William Coon Jr. Scholarship Grant

William Coon Jr. Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United States Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA)
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Summary

The William Coon Jr. Scholarship, offered by the USACFA, provides four $2,500 awards annually for students with cystic fibrosis pursuing degrees in various fields. Applications require transcripts, proof of enrollment, and essays, focusing on financial need and academic performance. Winners receive full or half awards based on their enrollment status. This scholarship honors Bill Coon Jr.'s legacy, supporting individuals facing similar health challenges and promoting their educational aspirations.

Overview

William Coon Jr. Scholarship USACFA offers four $2,500 William Coon Jr. Scholarships in memory of Bill Coon Jr. every calendar year. Any student with cystic fibrosis seeking a degree in any of the following is welcome to apply: business, economics, communications, political science, information, project management, finance, accounting, public administration, or marketing. Scholarships shall be awarded to US college students with cystic fibrosis based on financial need in conjunction with the current scholarship criteria. The current criteria will include consideration of grade point average, community service, leadership, and challenges because of a CF diagnosis. Bill’s sister passed away at 18 years old, which made Bill very focused on the reality of his condition. This provided Bill with an underlying level of maturity that he carried throughout his whole life. He found a home with USACFA for information, direction, and comfort. Bill understood the challenges and wanted to help others who were traveling the same path. He was a good friend, and a good brother. His legacy and care for others will live on through USACFA. Scholarship Requirements The USACFA Scholarship application form, including three essays.A copy of an official transcript from high school. A copy of an official transcript from college, when applicable. A copy of proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester. A resume, including all of your contact information. An official letter from your doctor or CF clinic confirming Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. A headshot. All (4) essays, submitted in one document. Please use headers in the document to identify each essay. Essays should be around 1,000 words total. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment for the academic year their application is targeting. For example, applicants for the Academic Year 2025-2026 cycle must demonstrate that they will be enrolled for the Fall 2025 term. Applicants do not need to be actively enrolled in a degree program when applying—but must be enrolled for the time period covered by award disbursements. See above. Winners who are enrolled full-time for the disbursement period will receive 100% of the listed award amount. Those who are enrolled half-time for the disbursement period will receive 50% of the listed award amount. Two scholarships are given out for each portfolio each year. In the case of a tie for second place, decisions will be made based on evidence of financial need articulated in applicant essays. Each person can only win the same scholarship once during the course of their education. However, a single person can win the Arts scholarship in one cycle and the Higher Education scholarship in another.In the event you are awarded a scholarship, the following will be needed:Signed statement authorizing USACFA to publicly post, along with your headshot, on our blog, in our newsletter, and/or any of our social media outletsA short bio to be used with the aforementioned requirementAgreement to write an article or blog entry for CF Roundtable (details TBD)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

Applicants may not apply to both the Arts and Higher Education scholarship mechanisms within the same cycle.