AbbVie CF Scholarship Application Now Available for Exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate Students with Cystic Fibrosis

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie today announced that undergraduate and graduate students living with cystic fibrosis (CF) can now apply for the AbbVie CF Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic school year.

Previously known as the CFCareForward Scholarship, the AbbVie CF Scholarship was established 21 years ago to honor young adults with CF as they pursue goals of higher education. In 2013, forty students will be awarded $2,500 each based on outstanding academic record, extracurricular activities and creativity. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 14.

"AbbVie is proud to be able to provide this scholarship to exceptional students living with CF," said Jim Hynd, divisional vice president, Cardiovascular Care, Metabolics and GI Care, AbbVie. "For more than 20 years, we have been inspired by the CF scholars who continually demonstrate that it is possible to achieve personal and academic success while living with a chronic disease."

Later this year, in honor of the 21^st奖学金计划的年份，四十名ABBVIE CF奖学金获得者将有机会争夺两个蓬勃发展的学生奖学金之一（基于学习水平），导致每人奖学金总计21,000美元。

奖学金申请人无需采取，目前服用或打算将来服用Abbvie销售的任何药物或产品，这在选择标准中不是考虑因素。有关ABBVIE CF奖学金标准和应用的更多信息，请参见www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com。

About Cystic Fibrosis
美国大约有30,000名儿童和成人患有CF，这是一种影响肺部和消化系统的遗传性慢性疾病。超过70％的CF患者被二岁诊断。如今，超过45％的CF患者年龄在18岁或以上。在患有CF的患者中，在整个体内的某些器官中产生厚实的粘性粘液，最常见的是肺部和消化系统。肺部的粘液堆积会导致呼吸困难，并可能导致威胁生命的肺部感染。在消化系统中，浓稠的粘液可以防止适当的食物消化。

About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. In 2013, AbbVie employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. For further information on the company and its people, portfolio and commitments, please visitwww.worldcupnut.com。跟随@ABBVIEon Twitter or view careers on ourFacebookorLinkedInpage.

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