Tom Olen Memorial Fund Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $5,000
2 winners
Eligibility
Location
MassachusettsUnited States
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
Activities
Community service
Grades
GPA 3+
About this scholarship
Massachusetts graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who have been personally or family-affected by cancer and have confirmed attendance at an accredited U.S. college may apply.
The Tom Olen Memorial Fund grants two scholarships annually, with awards up to $5,000 each toward college expenses.
Submit a 350-word essay or a two-to-three-minute video highlighting your experience with cancer, your talent, personal story, and future ambitions. The committee also weighs financial need, medical hardship, community service, and educational goals.
Essay question
What else to submit
- 350-word essay or a two-to-three-minute video
- Graduating high school senior
- Massachusetts resident
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Confirmed enrollment/admission as an incoming undergraduate at an accredited U.S. college/university
- Direct cancer impact (personal diagnosis, survivor status, or immediate family member affected)
- Video alternative: 2-3 minute video may be submitted instead of the essay
- The committee weighs medical hardship and educational goals.