Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Scholarships for Dependents of Patients

Patient Advocate Foundation

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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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.