Scholarship List

https://cancerforcollege.org/contact,

cancer survivors in the United States attending college

not specified

Applications become available November 1st.
The first two pages of the *appropriate 2021 tax return. You need either:
-Your parents’ 2021 tax return (jointly or individually based on filing status) if you are claimed as a dependent, or
-Your personal 2021 tax return if you are Independent
*If you or your parents did not file a tax return, you must upload proof of any income such as SSI, W-2, Snap Benefits, or other written documentation.
2. Last two years of academic transcripts
High school, college, or a combination depending on your year in school. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
3. Confirmation of diagnosis letter
Must be completed on medical letterhead by your oncologist, primary care physician, or nurse.
4. Optional recommendation letter from someone OUTSIDE of your family
This can be requested via email through the application, or personally uploaded if you already have a copy.
Other requirements:
This application also requires a written personal statement (maximum of 1000 words) and video essay upload (prompts to follow).
Some specialty scholarships require additional essays and/or uploads.

Cancer for College provides need-based college scholarships and educational experiences to cancer survivors. Each year they award many general, nationwide scholarships as well as several specialty scholarships.