Holly Scanlan Foundation Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000
4 winners

Eligibility

Location
Connecticut
Education level
Undergraduate
Financial
Financial need
Enrollment
Full-time
Activities
Community service
Grades
GPA 2.75+

About this scholarship

Connecticut or Minnesota residents who are full-time undergraduates or accepted for full-time undergraduate enrollment with a minimum 2.75 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful community service involvement may apply if they or an immediate family member have been affected by cancer.

Four one-time awards of $5,000 are offered.

Applicants must be referred by an oncology social worker or care manager to obtain the application password. Submit a 600 to 800 word essay on the impact of cancer on your life, a transcript, FAFSA estimated family contribution, and a recommendation letter by May 31.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • 600- to 800-word essay on cancer's impact on the applicant's life
  • Transcript
  • FAFSA estimated family contribution documentation
  • Recommendation letter
  • Summary of community service work
  • Summary of community service work
  • Most recent transcript (copy)
  • Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) documentation from FAFSA (copy)
  • Recommendation letter
  • Referral/secure password from an oncology social worker or care manager (Connecticut or Minnesota)
Holly Scanlan Foundation Scholarship | Award Scholar