A Post-Secondary Education Scholarship
Must be postmarked by May 5, 2025
The NKF is proud to offer the 2025 Culpepper Exum Scholarship. This post-secondary education scholarship is an opportunity designed to help people on dialysis or kidney transplant recipients to achieve their aspirations and complete their post-secondary education goals.
The 2025 Culpepper Exum Scholarship application is now available. Check with your social worker or download an electronic application below. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by May 5, 2025.
For more information about this event contact JoAnna Rogers; Director, Programs.
History
Nephrology social worker, Beth Witten, established the Culpepper Exum Scholarship as a memorial to her brother who had diabetes and was on dialysis prior to his death from heart disease. This scholarship is intended to help two deserving people on dialysis or transplant recipients to attend any accredited post-secondary educational or vocational program. The award is for up to $1,000 per scholarship paid directly to the institution. Two scholarships will be awarded per school year—one to a Kansas resident and one to a Missouri resident.
Applicant Qualifications
The Culpepper Exum Scholarship is available for up to $1,000 Scholarship per state (Kansas & Missouri) per year for…
- Must be a resident of Kansas or Missouri
- Any person on dialysis, kidney transplant recipients or anyone in Stages 2-5 are welcome to apply
- Not sure what stage you are in? Speak with someone on your healthcare team to learn more.
- Scholarship is available for use at any trade school, continuing education program, college/university, or career advancement program
Local Contacts
For more information about the Culpepper Exum Scholarship please contact:
JoAnna Rogers, Director, Programs of the NKF Serving Kansas and Western Missouri
JoAnna.Rogers@kidney.org
Additional Local Contacts:
- Tiffany Scheffler, Executive Director - NKF Serving Kansas and Western Missouri
Tiffany.Scheffler@kidney.org - Kathleen Davis, Executive Director - NKF Serving Eastern Missouri, Metro East, and Arkansas
kathleen.davis@kidney.org | 314.961.2828