Dr. Benigno S. Aldana Jr. Neurosurgery Educational Fund Application

The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation, Inc. ("NOF" or "the Foundation") is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance neurosurgical care and treatment of the diseases of the brain and spine in underserved communities around the world through service, education, and support.  The educational fund is set up for the benefit of a neurological surgery resident or trainee, who practices in an underserved community, to assist in the successful completion of their training and to help defray their neurosurgery educational costs.

The candidate must fulfill the following:

a. Resides or practices in an underserved community.

b. A neurological surgery resident or trainee in good standing.

c. Belongs to a neurosurgery residency program that services an underserved community.

d. Demonstrates academic and surgical excellence.

A selection committee that consists of representative(s) of the NOF will determine the award recipient. Multiple recipients from the same residency program may receive an award. However, individual applications are required for each applicant.

 

An award letter will be sent to the applicant to inform the applicant that their application has been selected to receive an award. The applicant is expected to acknowledge the award to process it.

 

It is the responsibility of the award recipient to complete any other necessary paperwork eg. registration to secure their spot in their selected course. NOF will directly wire the award amount to the applicant or the course organizers. All awards will be presented in US dollars.

 

Award recipients must provide NOF with a testimonial statement or video on their educational experience. Photographs are encouraged to be included in the report.

 

Award recipients consent for NOF to share and publish their stories and experiences in NOF's newsletter, Brainwaves, and other print or online/social media outlets.

 

* Before you proceed, have your documents ready for upload.  

 

 

The application must be completed by the candidate and submitted with the necessary documents as stated hereunder. NOF  accepts one application per award. All applications must be received no later than the date specified for a given year for consideration. The award(s) will be announced by NOF on a specified date.

The submission requirements include:

1. Application Form

2. Letter of recommendation from Residency Program Director on program letterhead

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Personal narrative 

 

The personal narrative should include at least the following:

1. Information on the applicant, the community they are from, and the training program.

2. The reasons why they are applying for an educational award. 

3. Information regarding how they plan to use the knowledge gained from participating in their chosen course/fellowship to help the medically underserved population in his/her community.

 

Any application submitted with insufficient information/documentation or improperly completed will be returned for revision (if time permits) and may not be included for consideration for the given year. 

Keep a copy of the application for your records.

APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AWARD

OPEN AND SUBMISSION DUE DATES:

General Educational Award: Opens June 22, Closes July 22, 2026

Educational Award for AASPN Manila: Opens Jan 27, Closes February 21, 2026 

Educational Award for Skull-base Course in Jacksonville: (TBD)

Jacksonville Traveling Fellowship: Opens September 1, Closes September 30, 2026

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