February 2, 2027
Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
25 winners
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
Status
United States
Enrollment
Full-time
Age
Age up to 25
Grades
GPA 2.5+
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 25 and under who are siblings of childhood cancer patients, survivors, or deceased patients may apply for full-time undergraduate or vocational study.
Up to 25 renewable awards of $5,000 are granted annually. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required.
Submit the Scholarship America application with a parent or guardian affidavit. Applications for the 2027-28 academic year open December 1, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2027. The Northwestern Mutual Foundation administers the program.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Scholarship America application
- Parent or guardian affidavit
- Essay describing the impact of the sibling's childhood-cancer experience and the applicant's educational goals
- Proof of sibling relationship and eligibility
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- U.S. citizenship
- Proof of sibling relationship to individual affected by childhood cancer