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Academic Scholarships of $1,500 are awarded annually to adults with NF1, NF2-SWN, or SWN.

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Academic Scholarships for Adults with NF

The Neurofibromatosis Midwest Scholarship Program was established in 2015 with funds donated by Francis and Irma Napolilli in 2014 and will continue through the generosity of future donors.

Eligibility Criteria: The NF Midwest Scholarship Program is open to individuals with NF who are pursuing secondary education such as (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or post high school vocational training certificates) at an accredited US-based college/university or trade/vocational school on a full or part-time basis.

The program is only open to US citizens living in NF Midwest’s region which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Missouri. Students may only receive this scholarship once.

These scholarships up to $1,500 are awarded once per student and may be used continuing undergraduate (Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Vocational) or graduate school on a full or part-time basis at an accredited, US-based institution.

Selection Process:

The NF Midwest scholarship committee considers many factors. Don’t be deterred by any one criteria. We encourage all students in our region to apply.

Applicants will be evaluated and scored on several criteria including, but not limited to:
- Involvement in NF Midwest and other NF-related activities
- Character
- Involvement in community service
- Evidence of determination and persistence through difficulties, including those related to life with neurofibromatosis.
Applications undergo an initial review to ensure that all the information requested has been submitted by the deadline.
If your application is incomplete or not on time, it will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the committee on the basis of criteria met.
The number of scholarships awarded are based on funds available.

The application process is usually open by mid January and are due no later than March 31st of the application year. While applying or after applying, each applicant must include:

A letter from a physician certifying the applicant’s NF diagnosis
A personal statement – see application for prompt
A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, mentor, employer, volunteer supervisor etc.
An official high school transcript and acceptance letter or confirmation of enrollment from your chosen college/ vocational school, OR an official college transcript for those already enrolled.

Scholarship applicants will be informed by May 31st if they have received an award.

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

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Award Announcements:

Scholarship award recipients will be notified by email and letter (mail) around May 31st.
Applicants who are not selected to be scholarship recipients will be notified by e-mail or letter (mail) around May 31st.
Scholarship checks will be made out to the college or school of attendance and mailed to the school.

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Application Instructions:

Please read these instructions carefully. If you have any questions, please email or contact Diana at 630-945-3562.

Complete this application only if you are an entering or current undergraduate student.
Complete the entire application form and submit all of the requested additional information. If there are items/questions that are not relevant to you, write N/A for not applicable.
All applications must be typed.
Completed application must be received by March 31st by email to or to:

Neurofibromatosis Midwest
473 Dunham Rd, Suite 3
St. Charles, IL 60174

People Are Talking

..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 [are] no limits to the things you do in life. It may take me longer than most people to complete, but that doesn't not mean that I will not complete it.

- Austin

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