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. One scholarship is awarded to a Kansas resident and one to a Missouri resident each year.
Scholarship Details
- Supports individuals on dialysis or kidney transplant recipients pursuing post-secondary education
- Established as a memorial by nephrology social worker Beth Witten
- Two scholarships are awarded each school year
- Award amount is up to $1,000 paid directly to the institution
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of Kansas or Missouri
- Must be on dialysis, a kidney transplant recipient, or in stages 2 through 5 of kidney disease
- Must be pursuing post-secondary education or career training
- Scholarship may be used at an accredited trade school, continuing education program, college, university, or vocational program
- Applicants unsure of their kidney disease stage should consult their healthcare team
Application Process
- Obtain the scholarship application through your social worker or download the electronic form
- Complete the application with all required information and documentation
- Confirm your residency in Kansas or Missouri and your eligibility as a dialysis or transplant recipient
- Submit your completed application by email or mail
- Ensure mailed applications are postmarked no later than May 11th
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.
