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2024 Scholarship Recipients

The NF Midwest Scholarship Program is proud to add another year of empowering students with neurofibromatosis (NF) to achieve their educational dreams. We continue to honor the generous gift from Frances and Irma Napolilli, which allows us to award scholarships of up to $1,500 to deserving individuals.

These recipients are models of hard work and dedication, and we could not be more excited for their educational journey. Congratulations!

Meet the 2024 Scholarship Recipients

  • Shelby A. (Indiana) will be a freshman at Ball State and earn a degree in mass communications.
  • Austin F. (Wisconsin) will be a freshman at SUNY Maritime Academy and will earn a degree in Maritime Supply Chain or Maritime Transportation.
  • Sarah A. (Wisconsin) will be a junior at the University of Wisconsin and earn a degree in psychology.
  • Brianna B. (Illinois) will be a freshman at the University of Iowa and will earn a degree in secondary education in chemistry.
  • Sera L. (Illinois) will be a sophomore at Moraine Valley Community College and earn a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Scholarship applications for the 2025 year will open in January. Traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply. You can learn more about our Scholarships program here.

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