L. Marie Heard Education Scholarship Program

2010 Scholarship Application

2009 Scholarship Winners

The L. Marie Heard Education Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships to individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasias for post-secondary education. This includes colleges, university, trade school or junior college. Scholarships can only be used for tuition, fees and/or books. Only individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasias are eligible. The Board of Directors decides annually the amount of scholarship money distributed based on available funding.

How to Apply

Applications are available on February 1st of each year.  To receive an application or to be added to a list to receive an application, contact the NFED office. Complete applications are due in March, with a specific deadline announced each year.  Scholarship winners are announced in May. Funding is made directly to the institution.

Scholarship Selection Criteria

A committee of volunteers evaluates each scholarship application based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Academic Ability
A Written Essay (Topics change each year.)
Extracurricular Activities
Community Involvement
Employment
NFED Volunteer Activities
Financial Need
Letters of Recommendation

History

The Education Scholarship Program was established in 1995 with funds from a bequest from Louise Marie Heard. To date, the NFED has awarded more than $249,150 to numerous individuals for their educational pursuits. In 2005, the NFED created the Ethelyn Draser Boyd Scholarship and the Louis J. and June E. Kay Scholarship and in 2008, the Clarence and Marion Bales Scholarship.

Contact the NFED office if you are interested in honoring a friend or family member with a scholarship in their name.