WHAT IS THE ELB FOUNDATION?

The Erin Leigh Boyle (ELB) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to 1) providing an annual postgraduate Fellowship award to a Georgetown University graduate student at the School of Nursing & Health Studies who is committed to supporting underserved populations and their access to high-quality health care, and 2) annually fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

who is erin leigh boyle?

The ELB Foundation is named after a passionate, dedicated, and resilient young woman named Erin Leigh Boyle (5/1/89-3/25/15). Erin was a champion for Americans in need of access to quality health care and supported the implementation of the Affordable Care Act through her professional career. At the age of 25, however, Erin succumbed to a valiant batter with leukemia, and this foundation was established in her honor.

who is eligible for the elb foundation fellowship?

Master’s students nearing graduation for the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies. Applicants should be actively pursing careers that support the ELB Foundation mission, and who have showcased their dedication to improving individuals’ access to high-quality health care, particularly priority populations.

Why the Georgetown University School of Nursing & health Studies?

Erin Leigh Boyle received a Master of Science in Health Systems Administration from the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies.

what is the elb foundation fellowship award?

ELB Foundation Fellowship recipients receive a $10,000 award intended to support them as they enter their future careers which will impact individuals’ access to high-quality health care. Learn more.