Application for a Scholarship K Grant

Eligibility: 
Scholarship K Grants are awarded to deserving individuals who have demonstrated a genuine concern for the welfare of others through volunteer work in their community and who intend to pursue a college education in a medical or scientific field.

The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research does not award cash grants. When a Scholarship K Grant is awarded, the Foundation pays the monies directly to the educational institution noted on your application, or, if your school of choice has not yet been determined, we will make the payment once you submit your choice in writing. Your application must be accompanied by official documentation that verifies the projected costs associated with your course of study. 

Goal:
To encourage students to pursue careers in medical or scientific fields. 

Instructions:
Print and fill out this application completely. Use additional paper for the essays, then attach them to the application and mail to:

Kevin Kitchnefsky 
The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research
109 German Hill Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18640

Privacy: 
Please note that your information will be kept private and not sold or shared with any other organization. You may, from time to time, be contacted by The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research regarding events, volunteer opportunities and other Foundation activities.

Questions may be directed to Kevin or Yvonne at (570) 836-1240.

Step One: Submit your Application for review.
Step Two: We will contact you to set up a personal interview with a designated liaison.
Step Three: Our Board of Directors will review your application and the report from our liaison's personal visit with you.
Step Four: Our Board of Directors will select the recipients. All decisions are final. 


Required Information: 

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth_____________________ Social Security #___________________________

Mailing Address______________________________________________________________

City_______________________________ State______________  Zip_________________

Telephone (day)_____________________________________________________

Telephone (evening)__________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________

Fax_____________________________________________________


If you are requesting financial assistance from other organizations, please list them:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________


Amount Requested: $_____________ 

Is this request time-sensitive? (circle one)  YES    NO

If so, explain________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________


Essay Section:
In 300 words or less, explain why you are interested in pursuing a medical or scientific degree and how a K Grant would help you accomplish that goal.

Financial Section:
Please attach a copy of your most recent federal tax return.

Thank you for your interest in receiving a K Grant!

Signature of person filling out this request_____________________________ 

Date_____________