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.

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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