Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program to Assist Persons With Cystic Fibrosis
The Elizabeth Nash Foundation (ENF) awards scholarships to assists persons with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 are awarded annually. Since the program's inception in 2005, sixty-one grants have been awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship program is open to individuals with CF who are in-going or current undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited US-based college or university. Given limited resources, the program is currently only open to US citizens. Funds to support Associate Degrees are not currently available.
Selection Criteria
In selecting applicants, the Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Committee takes into consideration each applicant’s scholastic record, character, demonstrated leadership, service to CF-related causes and the broader community, and need for financial assistance.
Application Requirements
In addition to completing a short data form, applicants are required to submit a one page essay, letter of recommendation from a teacher, letter confirming CF diagnosis, and an academic transcript. In addition, applicants are required to submit a copy of their FAFSA and specific details of fees and tuition costs from their academic institution.
Scholarship recipients must be willing to support the Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program by writing to donors, assisting with fundraising, or authoring an article for publication by the Foundation.
2010-2011 Application Deadline and Award Dates
The 2010-11 postmark deadline is April 5th, 2010. Due to the volume of applicants, incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. Notifications of award status will be mailed no later than June 18th.
Award Details
Grants range from $1,000 to $2,500 and are made directly to the academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees. Grants are made for one year; however, individuals may re-apply for subsequent years.
Questions
Any questions should be addressed to scholarships@elizabethnashfoundation.org.
Elizabeth Nash Foundation
PO Box 1260
Los Gatos, CA 95031-1260
info@elizabethnashfoundation.org
