The Rosemary Quigley Memorial Scholarship

The Rosemary Quigley Memorial Scholarship honors a remarkable woman who achieved her personal, educational, and professional ambitions in spite of the constant presence of cystic fibrosis in her life. Rosemary was a devoted wife, friend and family member, and had a certain predisposition for travel and adventure. She relished the challenges and enrichment of her academic studies at Harvard and Michigan that, along with various internships, governmental appointments, and fellowships, led to her career as a medical ethics professor and health policy attorney. Rosemary's refusal to allow cystic fibrosis to hold her back from living fully was one of her most defining characteristics. In fact, she once wrote:

"I am discouraged by people who confer admiration on my most basic accomplishments; I seek supporters who never think I have done too much, who will push me further for as long as possible. I focus my spirit to outlast my withering body."

Rosemary passed away at the age of 33 in 2004. In her memory, Rosemary's husband, family, friends, and colleagues established this scholarship program to enable and inspire young adults with cystic fibrosis to engage in academic studies that will lead them to lives and careers of personal and professional fulfillment.

CRITERIA

Scholarships are available to students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees with a clear sense of life goals, and whose commitment to living life to the fullest, despite having CF, is exemplary.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidate will complete and sign application
Candidate will submit all necessary documentation including:

• Recent photo of the applicant
• Letter from your doctor confirming diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
• Essay
• Transcript (high school, college, or graduate)
• Letter of acceptance from academic institution
• Tuition Breakdown (including room and board).
• W2 form for verification for self, both parents, and/or spouse.
• The scholarship committee will choose finalists who will be interviewed on the phone

The award recipient will be chosen by a majority vote based on ALL parts of the application.

SELECTION TIME PARAMETERS

Fall term

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 18, 2012

MAILING ADDRESS

Boomer Esiason Foundation
483 10th Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 646-292-7930
Fax: 646-292-7945

Rosemary Quigley Scholarship Application