Applications Now Closed
Thank you for applying for the 2026 Education Scholarships. If you missed out this year, please come back in January 2027. To review application requirements click here.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
The Bonnell Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Education Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing higher education through universities, trade schools, and community colleges.
This year, we were honored to receive applications from 28 states across the country, a powerful reminder of the strength and determination within the cystic fibrosis community.
Our Applicants Came From: WA, NC, MD, TX, PA, OH, UT, IN, IL, HI, MI, FL, WI, OK, CA, VT, CT, NE, SC, ME, KS, MA, NY, VA, NJ, IA, GA, and MS.
We encourage individuals living with cystic fibrosis in every state to apply next year! The application process will reopen in January 2027.
Each of our top 13 recipients has been awarded $2,500 to support their educational journey:
Chiron Crockett
University of Washington, Seattle
I am deeply honored to receive this scholarship and thankful to everyone who made it possible. Beyond the financial help, it gives me encouragement and confidence in my future, motivating me to work hard toward my goals.
Isabella Banaszynski
Drexel University, Philadelphia
Receiving this scholarship means a great deal to me as it supports my education and future goals while I balance school, athletics, work, and CF. I’m deeply grateful to the Bonnell Foundation and motivated to keep pushing forward with their support.
Jayla Jacobs
North Carolina State University
This $2,500 scholarship means so much to me and greatly eases my worries about attending college with Cystic Fibrosis and living on my own for the first time. Thank you so much to the Bonnell Foundation.
Ford Robbins
Florida State University
I am so grateful to receive this scholarship, especially as college becomes busier alongside my demanding CF treatment schedule. It significantly relieves my financial burden and lets me fully commit to my education, activities, and future career.
Julia Emmert
University of Notre Dame
This scholarship means the world to me as it will support my education and CF research at Notre Dame while helping with my medical bills. I believe I was given this disease for a reason, and it gives me purpose to fight for something greater than myself.
Sydney Whelan
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
This scholarship will help me pay for college and allow me to focus on my studies. It brings me closer to achieving my goal of becoming a nurse.
Serena Scillia
Bowling Green State University, Ohio
I am thrilled and honored to receive this scholarship, as higher education would not be possible without the generosity of foundations like this. This support will help me grow as a student and future educator, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity.
Brayden Merrill
Brigham Young University
This scholarship is a true blessing that will allow me to pursue my education full time. I am extremely grateful to the donors and selection committee for this amazing opportunity.
Benjamin Ferguson
Taylor University
I am incredibly thankful for this scholarship because it makes college more affordable and reduces my financial stress. It allows me to focus on my education and health, especially since exercise is an important part of managing my CF.
Ava Partida
Illinois State University
After depending on my parents for support while living with a genetic disorder, I am deeply grateful for this CF scholarship that eases their financial burden. This award brings me closer to my dream of becoming a nurse and gives me hope to turn my hospital experiences into a career helping others.
Lilith Rick
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Winning this scholarship would relieve significant financial pressure as I pursue my education and artistic goals. It would allow me to focus on learning and creating meaningful art that helps people express their emotions, while feeling supported and believed in.
Loraine Jeetzold
Texas A&M University, College Station
After years of CF affecting me physically and my family financially, the Bonnell Foundation has turned “taking” into “giving” by supporting my education. I’m grateful for the hope this scholarship provides as I head to college, easing the burden for my family and the entire CF community.
Valentino Tischio
Wayne State University
I am beyond grateful for the Bonnell Foundation scholarship and the support it provides as I continue my education. This award motivates me to do my best and reminds me that the CF community has my back.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We extend our sincere gratitude to:
- Our dedicated team who helped review and vote on applications
- The generous CF mom whose ongoing support makes this scholarship program possible. She wishes to remain anonymous.
- Our donors across the country.
Your commitment is changing lives.
Support the Next Generation
If you would like to help us continue empowering students with cystic fibrosis, please consider making a donation to the Education Scholarship Program.
Together, we are investing in brighter futures.
