The Eleanor Foundation was created in loving memory of our daughter, Eleanor, who spent her brief life in the NICU and passed away in February 2026 at two and a half months old. In her name, we award scholarships to students who began life the same way she did — in the NICU — and are now heading to college or already working toward their degree. Her time here was short, but through every scholarship that carries her name, her impact lasts.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship awards are $1,000 each
- Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, books, and required supplies
- Open to graduating high school seniors and current college students
- Available to students attending public colleges, universities, or accredited trade schools
- Scholarship recipients will be announced on December 12th
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduating high school senior or current college student
- Must have been accepted to or be currently enrolled at a public college or university or an accredited trade school
- Must have spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as an infant
- NICU stays may have resulted from premature birth, a newborn medical condition, or an injury at birth
Application Process
- Confirm that you meet the educational and NICU eligibility requirements.
- Complete the scholarship application through the Eleanor Foundation's website.
- Provide all information and supporting materials requested in the application.
- Applications are accepted from September 1 through December 1st
- Scholarship recipients will be announced on December 12th, Eleanor's birthday.
The Eleanor Foundation Scholarship first-year scholarships will be $1,000. As the foundation grows, we plan to grow our scholarships every year. Scholarships may be used toward tuition, fees, books, and required supplies.
