The National Amputation Foundation is proud to offer six (6) $500.00 scholarships to college students with a major limb amputation, who will be attending an accredited university as a full time student. A major limb amputation is described as loss of limb beginning at or above the wrist or ankle. The scholarship application period begins September 1st with a deadline of August 31st.

     To apply for the Claude S. Weiler Scholarship, the requirements are as follows:

• A letter from an attending physician (on letterhead) confirming that the student has a major limb amputation
• A letter from the college confirming that the student will be (or is) attending the school as a full time student
• A copy of the students transcript, or a letter from the high school or college, confirming the student is in good standing
• The student's social security number
• A short letter (not more than one page) from the student explaining how the loss of limb(s) has affected his or her life.

       The winning students will be notified and the scholarship will be sent directly to the Bursar's Office at the college.

       Please send your request to:

  The National Amputation Foundation
  Att: Claude S. Weiler Scholarship Coordinator
  40 Church Street
  Malverne NY 11565