The Elizabeth Nash Foundation awards scholarships to assist persons with CF to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Since the program's inception in 2005, more than 200 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.
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 specific details of fees and tuition costs from their academic institution.
Scholarship recipients must be willing to support the Foundation, at the Board of Directors’ request, by writing an article for publication by the Foundation, writing up to 10 thank you notes to donors and/or 5 – 10 fund raising letters in support of ENF, or in some other manner nominated by the recipient.
Application Deadline & Award Date
Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due April 15, 2024. Due to the volume of applicants, incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. Notifications of award status will be e-mailed in mid-June 2024.
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 are encouraged to re-apply for subsequent years.
Questions
Any questions should be addressed to scho[email protected].
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.
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 specific details of fees and tuition costs from their academic institution.
Scholarship recipients must be willing to support the Foundation, at the Board of Directors’ request, by writing an article for publication by the Foundation, writing up to 10 thank you notes to donors and/or 5 – 10 fund raising letters in support of ENF, or in some other manner nominated by the recipient.
Application Deadline & Award Date
Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due April 15, 2024. Due to the volume of applicants, incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. Notifications of award status will be e-mailed in mid-June 2024.
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 are encouraged to re-apply for subsequent years.
Questions
Any questions should be addressed to scho[email protected].