Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Students with a confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis who are U.S. citizens residing in eligible Midwestern and Southern states, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college, university, junior college, or trade school may apply.
Three scholarships are awarded annually: one $5,000, one $3,000, and one $2,000. Funds may cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, or meal plans and are paid directly to your institution. Applicants may receive up to four total awards over time.
Submit proof of diagnosis, three recommendation letters (from a healthcare provider, school official, and community member), and a personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words. Applications are accepted from January 1 through May 1.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Proof of cystic fibrosis diagnosis from a licensed physician or practitioner
- U.S. citizenship documentation
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited U.S. institution
- Three recommendation letters from a healthcare provider, school official, and community member
- Personal essay
- Recent photo
- Personal essay is a single submission of 1,000-1,500 words covering all six topics
- Three letters of recommendation (healthcare provider, school official, community member)
- Letter from a licensed physician/practitioner on letterhead confirming Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis
- U.S. citizenship documentation (birth certificate, passport, or certificate of birth abroad)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing
- Proof of acceptance/enrollment at an accredited U.S. institution
- Recent photo (.jpg or .png)
- Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis (CF-specific scholarship)
- Application window: January 1 - May 1
- Applicants must be in good academic standing.
- Applicants may receive up to four total awards over time.