Free Scholarships for Cancer Survivors

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Special Love offers college scholarships for books, housing, and tuition to assist children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Scholarship requests must come from your doctor, social worker, or hospital representative. For current status and application, please call toll-free (888) 930-2707 or visit http://specialove.org/scholarships/.

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The National Children’s Cancer Society Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program awards 40 annual college scholarships of $3500 to childhood cancer survivors. For eligibility and current application status, visit https://www.thenccs.org/scholarship/.

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Provides college scholarships to cancer survivors. Since its inception, Cancer for College has provided over $2.3 million in scholarships to almost 1,100 cancer survivors. Awards range from $1000 – $5,000. The application period is Nov 2-Jan 31 each year. For application, visit https://www.cancerforcollege.org/application.html.

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Provides post-secondary scholarship assistance to children who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Since 2004, the PinkRose has awarded $1000 scholarships to 87 students. Application period is usually June 1-July 31 each year. For current application period and to apply online, please visit http://www.pinkrose.org/scholarships/.

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Scholarship program for those age 17-24 who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer and are currently enrolled in (or accepted to), a US trade school, college or university. Awards range from $5000 to $15000. The application period for this program usually begins each February. To download an application, please visit http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/life-lessons-scholarship-application/.

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Scholarships for those who have lost a parent or guardian to breast cancer or be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger. The scholarship is an award of $5000 per semester and is renewable for up to 4 years to complete undergraduate studies. For more program information, see this PDF: https://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/2013-14%20Komen%20FAQ.pdf. For additional information regarding the scholarship program contact ISTS by email at contactus@applyists.com. When emailing be sure to reference the Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Program.

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Multiple scholarship opportunities are offered through the Ulman Fund. These scholarship programs help young adults (ages 15-39) continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Scholarship winners are currently awarded a total of $2500 over two academic semesters. Check the website for the next open application period here: http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/.

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The Nicki Leach Foundation provides financial assistance to young adults (18-30) afflicted with cancer and who are having trouble meeting expenses. This grant program is in honor of the foundation’s namesake who bravely battled stage IV brain cancer. Applications are usually available each October. For the next application period, visit https://nickileach.org/assistance.

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Provides $3000 scholarships for US residents under the age of 25 who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past five years and who are pursuing a Bachelor-level degree (or higher). For current program availability and application, please visit http://www.patientadvocate.org/help.php?p=69.

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Provides $1000 to young adults 18-35 whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment. For the next open application period, visit http://collegiatecancer.org/scholarships/.

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College scholarships for cancer patients diagnosed with certain brain tumors before age 19. Since 2002, this organization has awarded more than 1,400 college scholarships to brain tumor survivors.  Awards vary based on need. To view the current application period and apply online, please visit http://www.curethekids.org/family-resources/scholarships/#.Wk5bU9-nEgg.

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Provides college scholarships for young cancer survivors. Scholarships amounts vary based on need.  Applications typically open in February of each year for the following fall semester. For current program availability and to print a PDF application, please visit http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/ScholarshipEligibilityRequirements.htm.