Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Scholarship

Direct application

$2,500

Eligibility

Location
Florida
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Cancer patients and survivors diagnosed before age 21 who are enrolled or planning full-time enrollment at an accredited college may apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of New York City, select New Jersey counties, select North Florida counties, or select South Georgia counties, and must have received prior Jay Fund financial support or participated in a Jay Fund event.

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation awards $2,500 annual scholarships based on achievement, character, attitude, and resilience. Award count varies by year.

Contact sue@tcjayfund.org for New York and New Jersey applicants or rita@tcjayfund.org for Florida and Georgia applicants for application details.

Coach Tom Coughlin started the foundation to help families with children battling cancer, honoring Jay McGillis.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application details obtained from the regional Jay Fund contact
  • Essay describing how cancer experience shaped future goals and aspirations
  • Awards are based on achievement, character, attitude, and resilience.