Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship

Deadline

April 10, 2026

The Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Paul Drury, a remarkable individual who accomplished so much while living with cystic fibrosis (CF). His strength, determination, and the unwavering support of his family continue to inspire others navigating similar challenges.

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that affects not only the individual diagnosed but their entire family. The journey with CF often shapes the lives of siblings, parents, and caregivers—those who stand beside their loved ones through daily treatments, hospital visits, and emotional ups and downs. This scholarship recognizes the critical role these family members play in the CF community.

Specifically designed for siblings and children of individuals living with CF, the Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship celebrates those who support, uplift, and share in the burden of the disease. Their encouragement and involvement are often key to their loved one’s success in managing CF—and this scholarship aims to honor that contribution.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

  • Have an immediate family member with cystic fibrosis (parent or sibling)
  • Not have cystic fibrosis themselves
  • Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident of the US
  • Be enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Demonstrate academic achievement, character, leadership, community service, and financial need

Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

  • Completed scholarship application
  • Recent photo
  • Letter from a physician (on official letterhead), including this sentence::

    • "My patient, [name], has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and his/her brother/sister/mother/father, [name], is applying to the Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship with the Boomer Esiason Foundation."

  • Academic transcript(s) – high school, college, or graduate school
  • Detailed tuition breakdown from the academic institution
  • W-2 forms for both parents or tax return if self-employed

Selected semi-finalists will be invited to a phone interview with a member of the BEF Scholarship Committee.

Email questions to:

cmcewan@esiason.org

FAQ'S

Siblings and children of individuals with a documented CF diagnosis.

Yes. However, an applicant may only receive one scholarship per calendar year.

Yes. Applicants may not exceed a total of $30K for a four-year degree or $45K for a
graduate degree.

Awarded funds may be used for tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board only.

No. BEF will only make payments directly to the applicant’s school bursar’s office.

Once the application deadline has passed, BEF will notify applicants of their status
within three to four weeks.