The mission of the scholarship fund is to assist Arizona kidney dialysis patients and major organ transplant recipients to achieve personal, academic, and employment goals through academic financial support and guidance.
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Applicants must be Arizona residents diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or major organ transplant recipients for whom alternative sources of funding are not available.
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Awards will be made to applicants enrolled in Arizona community colleges, universities, and vocational schools.
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Household income at or below 400% of Federal Poverty Level with liquid assets not exceeding $2,000 (See FPL Chart)
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Applicants need to explore student financial aid resources first and apply to NKF AZ for assistance as a last resort or supplement to student aid.
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A complete application form and financial statement needs to be submitted to NKF AZ at least three weeks before the start of a semester.
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To start a new Scholarship application use
https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?sid=6273&fid=35051 - Waiver of Confidentiality
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Financial Statement:
- To access a saved or previously submitted application use https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_6273?SA=AM
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Applications need to include statements from the school indicating the amount of tuition due and from the bookstore indicating the cost of books.