Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The PAF Scholarship for Survivors provides financial assistance to students who have faced or are currently facing a serious illness. It aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with medical conditions and higher education.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: disability
- 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
- Official transcript
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Applications open February. Deadline April 15. Winners notified by June.
Tips
Craft a compelling essay about your health journey and how it has influenced your educational goals. Be transparent about your financial situation.