Cancer for College Scholarships
Direct application
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Students personally diagnosed with cancer who attend or plan to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, trade school, or certificate program may apply annually from November 1 through January 31. Most awards reach up to $5,000. Recipients may reapply each year they remain in school.
Submit an online application with tax forms, transcripts from the last four semesters, and a physician confirmation of diagnosis. Optional letter of recommendation from a non-family member. Family adjusted gross income must not exceed $150,000.
Cancer for College provides financial support to help cancer survivors pursue higher education.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Tax forms.
- Transcripts from the last four semesters.
- Physician confirmation of cancer diagnosis.
- First two pages of your most recent tax return (or proof of income)
- Transcripts from your last 4 semesters
- Confirmation of diagnosis letter from your medical provider
- An optional recommendation letter may be submitted from a non-family member.
- Recipients may reapply each year while they remain in school.