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Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Goals

Burns Recovered is pleased to offer two different types of scholarships – Our College / Trade School Scholarship and our Jim Neff Passionship. See below for information and eligibility requirements:

Jim Neff Passionship

To provide scholarships for Midwest Children’s Burn Camp participants who have a specific hobby or passion that they enjoy participating in and would like to take a class to continue that interest.  Examples of this may include cooking or dance classes, a creative writing course, a basketball camp, guitar lessons, or anything the camper would like to pursue that makes them happy. This scholarship is named after Jim Neff, long-time counselor and dedicated volunteer of Midwest Children’s Burn Camp.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarship you must have attended MCBC in the most recent year as a camper or counselor-in-training, and also plan to attend MCBC in the upcoming year as a camper or counselor-in-training. You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the activity if you are approved for a scholarship. Applications are reviewed quarterly at Burns Recovered board meetings.

How to Apply:

  • Complete the “Jim Neff Passionship Application Form” if going on to “Pursue a Dream”, or wanting to learn something new.
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher or youth advisor addressing why do you deserve a scholarship
  • Return the completed application using one of the following methods:
    • Email: brsg@brsg.org
    • Fax: (314) 939-1555
    • Mail: 4220 Duncan Ave Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO 63123
The maximum amount allotted per child is $500. If a scholarship is approved, payment is made directly to the entity hosting the class. Funds will not be distributed to the scholarship winner.

College / Trade Scholarship

To provide support to burn survivors, teens and adults, who have an affiliation with Burns Recovered and need financial aid to pursue education after high school or need to be retrained as a result of their burn injuries.

Qualifications to be considered:

  • A burn survivor 17 years of age or older who has been involved with programming either as a user of a program or a volunteer of a program offered by Burns Recovered within the past two years
  • Or, has been recommended for consideration by someone affiliated with Burns Recovered
  • Must have applied and been accepted to an accredited institution of the following:
    • 2 year college (Jr. College)
    • 4 year college (University)
    • Trade school or other training program
  • If reapplying, you must provide proof of a minimum GPA of 2.0 for the entire term the scholarship was awarded and proof of completion of a one-year term.

Selection & Notification:

  • Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee as they are received. Scholarship amounts are awarded based on the strength of the application and the number of applicants in a single application period. The Scholarship Committee typically receives between 5 and 6 applications a year.
  • The Burns Recovered Scholarship Committee will notify the applicant within two weeks of receiving their application if the scholarship will be awarded to the applicant.

How to Apply:

  • Complete the BRSG Scholarship Application Form if going on to College or a Trade School
  • Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or youth advisor addressing the question “Why you are deserving of a scholarship”.  Your letters must be from two different individuals.
  • A photo appropriate for publication on a website, newsletter, etc.
  • Return the completed application using one of the following methods:
    • Email: brsg@brsg.org
    • Fax: (314) 939-1555
    • Mail: 4220 Duncan Ave Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO 63123

Financial Disbursement:

  • The scholarship maximum is $2500.00.
  • The scholarship money can only be used for tuition and or school supplies (book, required materials, or classroom fees).
    • If the award is being used for tuition: Disbursement will be made directly to the school/training facility on behalf of the successful applicant unless other arrangements have been made with representatives of Burns Recovered.
    • If the award is being used for school supplies: The Burns Recovered office will contact the recipient directly to arrange payment.