Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Cancer for College provides scholarships to high-achieving cancer survivors to help them pursue higher education. It aims to ease the financial burden of college after a cancer diagnosis.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: disability
- Current or former cancer patient
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university in the US
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Proof of cancer diagnosis
- Official transcript
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 15. Notifications by May.
Tips
Focus your essay on your journey with cancer and how it has shaped your resilience and academic aspirations. Clearly articulate your financial need.