Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: Awards scholarships up to $2000 to assist students with cystic fibrosis to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applicants must have cystic fibrosis and demonstrate scholastic ability, character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance and daily compliance to CF therapy.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Address:
Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation
1555 Sherman Avenue, #116
Evanston, IL 60201
1555 Sherman Avenue, #116
Evanston, IL 60201
Summary: The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) is to provide an opportunity for young adults with CF to further their education at a college or vocational school. Scholarships are awarded based on educational achievement, leadership, and financial need as submitted by the student in the scholarship application form. Awards are generally for $1000 per year and may be reapplied for the following year(s).
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Address:
Elizabeth Nash Foundation
PO Box 590883
San Francisco, CA 94159
PO Box 590883
San Francisco, CA 94159
Summary: Awards scholarships to assist persons with cystic fibrosis to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants ranging from $1000 to $2,500 are awarded annually. Grants are made for one year; however, individuals are encouraged to re-apply for subsequent years.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: A one-time scholarships up to $5000 to assist CF patients pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants are awarded quarterly on the basis of demonstrated need and academic accomplishment. They are made directly to the academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees.
The BEF Scholarship Program committee considers the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community and need for financial assistance. Once candidates have been selected as semi-finalists, they will be granted a phone interview with a committee member.
The BEF Scholarship Program committee considers the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community and need for financial assistance. Once candidates have been selected as semi-finalists, they will be granted a phone interview with a committee member.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: The Bonnie Strangio Education Scholarship was established in 2005 to honor the memory of Bonnie Strangio. The $500 – $1000 scholarship is awarded to a person living with cystic fibrosis who, like Bonnie, has an upbeat personality and “can-do” attitude, and shows a tremendous passion for life in achieving their goals despite battling CF.
Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student who has cystic fibrosis and whose service and commitment to the prevention and cure of CF is exemplary. The scholarship committee will select finalists, who will be interviewed thereafter. The award recipient will be chosen by a majority vote.
Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student who has cystic fibrosis and whose service and commitment to the prevention and cure of CF is exemplary. The scholarship committee will select finalists, who will be interviewed thereafter. The award recipient will be chosen by a majority vote.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and undergraduate students on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic accomplishment and athletic ability in the area of running. Awards will go to one male and one female high school student and one male and one female undergraduate student.
Applicants must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who has cystic fibrosis and demonstrates scholastic ability, athletic ability (as evidenced by regular exercise), character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance, and daily compliance to CF therapy. The student-athlete should jog on a regular basis and be training for the 1.5-mile qualifying run. All candidates will be judged on the basis of time.
Applicants must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who has cystic fibrosis and demonstrates scholastic ability, athletic ability (as evidenced by regular exercise), character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance, and daily compliance to CF therapy. The student-athlete should jog on a regular basis and be training for the 1.5-mile qualifying run. All candidates will be judged on the basis of time.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: $1000-$5000 award for high school seniors and college students at any level who have a cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
In Gunnar Esiason’s words: “I think people with cystic fibrosis should be open about their disease and willing to discuss it with the people around them. Awareness comes from education and all of us living with cystic fibrosis are in a position to educate the general public, and also offer a fresh perspective on life. I so firmly believe in the value of friendship that this scholarship will require applicants to submit a peer recommendation from a close friend.”
The Boomer Esiason Foundation scholarship committee will review the applications and choose a number of finalists to be interviewed. In some cases, Gunnar will be conducting the interviews and very much appreciate a person’s ability to communicate effectively about cystic fibrosis and life in general.
In Gunnar Esiason’s words: “I think people with cystic fibrosis should be open about their disease and willing to discuss it with the people around them. Awareness comes from education and all of us living with cystic fibrosis are in a position to educate the general public, and also offer a fresh perspective on life. I so firmly believe in the value of friendship that this scholarship will require applicants to submit a peer recommendation from a close friend.”
The Boomer Esiason Foundation scholarship committee will review the applications and choose a number of finalists to be interviewed. In some cases, Gunnar will be conducting the interviews and very much appreciate a person’s ability to communicate effectively about cystic fibrosis and life in general.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: Boomer Esiason Foundation volunteer Jerry Cahill created the You Cannot Fail program to challenge people to discover their own heroism, embrace the ups and downs of their life’s journey, make a difference by sharing that journey with others, and celebrate the stories that make them unique.
This $5000 award is to honor exceptional student-athletes with cystic fibrosis who, like Jerry, don’t let the disease get in their way of living lives filled with purpose, passion, optimism and courage. These energetic young adults also understand that exercise is the key to living, breathing and succeeding with CF, so they have embraced physical activity as part of their everyday routine.
The Jerry Cahill You Cannot Fail scholarship will be awarded annually to one male and one female student. Grants are made directly to an academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees. The April 18 application deadline marks the anniversary of Jerry’s double-lung transplant.
This $5000 award is to honor exceptional student-athletes with cystic fibrosis who, like Jerry, don’t let the disease get in their way of living lives filled with purpose, passion, optimism and courage. These energetic young adults also understand that exercise is the key to living, breathing and succeeding with CF, so they have embraced physical activity as part of their everyday routine.
The Jerry Cahill You Cannot Fail scholarship will be awarded annually to one male and one female student. Grants are made directly to an academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees. The April 18 application deadline marks the anniversary of Jerry’s double-lung transplant.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: $500-$2000 scholarships are available to students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees with a clear sense of life goals, and whose commitment to living life to the fullest – despite having CF – is exemplary. The scholarship committee will select finalists who will be interviewed on the phone. The award recipient will be chosen based on a majority vote based on all parts of the application listed on the website.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis
Summary: An annual award of $500 – $1000 promoting communication through creativity. Artwork made by the applicant with cystic fibrosis in the form of video, painting, sketching and sculpturing is considered.
Scholarship Category: All Scholarships, Cystic Fibrosis