Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The PAF Scholarship for Dependents of Patients provides financial assistance to students whose parent or guardian has faced a serious illness. It aims to alleviate financial burdens for these families.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Dependent of a patient diagnosed with a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease within the past 5 years or currently undergoing treatment
- Accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited US institution
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Medical documentation of parent/guardian's illness
- Official transcript
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Applications open February. Deadline April 15. Winners notified by June.
Tips
Craft a compelling essay about how your parent's health journey has influenced your life and your educational goals. Be transparent about your financial situation.