2016 Scholarship Applications Now Being Taken

Are you a student with neurofibromatosis who will be taking college courses in the fall of 2016? This could be you!

“With the financial support of this scholarship, and the boost of confidence, I am passing the courses I have already completed with success. This is huge for me because I am not only completing my life goals, but I am proving to those who have always said I could not do it, that there is no limits to the things you do in life. It may take me longer than most people to complete, but that does not mean that I will not complete it.” – 2015 NF Midwest Scholarship Recipient Austin Denny

NF Midwest is proud to announce the continuation of our scholarship program in 2016. Established in 2015 with funds donated by the Napolilli family, the program offers $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate or vocational programs of study.

To qualify, students must have an NF diagnosis, be entering or continuing undergraduate (Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Vocational) school on a full or part-time basis at an accredited, US-based institution, and live in NF Midwest’s service region. Our region includes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and eastern Missouri.

Selection Process:

In selecting applicants, the NF Midwest Scholarship Committee takes into consideration each applicant’s scholastic record, character, involvement in community service, including any NF-related activities. Selection process:

1. Applications undergo an initial review to ensure that all the information requested has been submitted within the deadline.
2. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of criteria met and numbers of scholarships available.

Applications are available now, and are due no later than May 31^st, 2016. With an application, each applicant must include:

1. A letter from a physician certifying the applicant’s NF diagnosis.
2. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, mentor, etc.
3. For entering freshmen – an official high school transcript and letter of acceptance from your college/university/school.
4. For current college students – an official transcript from your college/university/school proving enrollment.

Questions? Please give us a call at (630) 945-3562 or send us an email at .