Candlelighters Continuing Education Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000
5 winners

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

High school seniors or current college students in Oregon or Southwest Washington who have or have had cancer before age 21 may apply for one of five Candlelighters Continuing Education Scholarships toward undergraduate, technical, or vocational study.

Five scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded.

Submit essay responses, a financial-need statement, and a recommendation during the application window. Each recipient may receive the scholarship only once.

Candlelighters For Children With Cancer supports families facing childhood cancer with financial assistance for higher education.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Essay responses
  • Financial-need statement
  • Recommendation
  • Award is for undergraduate, technical, or vocational study.
  • Each recipient may receive this scholarship only once.