
Scholarship for Survivors
Awarded to individuals, under the age of 25, who are or have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease in the past five years. Applicant must be pursuing an associate's degree as a bridge to a bachelor's degree or higher. Essay on how diagnosis has impacted their life and their future goals is required.. Copy of an acceptance letter from the college, university, or vocational-technical school applicant is planning to attend, written documentation from treating physician stating medical history, two letters of recommendation from non-related persons, official high school and/or current college transcript, and completed financial form to demonstrate financial need are required to be submitted.
Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and community service hours in order to renew award.
Details
- Deadline:
- March 30
- Award type:
- Scholarship
- Renewable
- Yes
- Min. award:
- $3,000
- Average award:
- $3,000
- Max. award:
- $3,000
- Awarded anualy:
- Yes
- Unlimited awards:
- No
- Repay required:
- No
Other criteria
- Max. Age:
- 25
- Min. GPA:
- 3
- Max. GPA:
- 4
Misc.
- Enrollment level:
- Other postgraduate-level study,College senior,College sophomore,Doctoral-level study,Master's-level study,College junior,College freshman
- Country:
- United States
- Disability:
- Cancer,Life Threatening Disease
Contact Information
Ruth Anne Reed
Director of Human Resources & Scholarship Coordinator
421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 United States
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Fax: (757) 952-1377
Sponsor Information
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road Hapton, VA 23666 United States
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Fax: (757) 952-1377
http://www.patientadvocate.org