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Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program

American Cancer Society, Great West Division
What is the Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program?
The Great West Division of the American Cancer Society has established a scholarship program to give young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue their post-secondary education from an accredited university, community college or vocational technical school.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Survivor College Scholarship program provides funds each academic year in increments of $2,500 per student. Recipients have a lifetime scholarship limit of $10,000. After the initial award, scholarship renewal in subsequent years is based on successfully meeting program eligibility requirements, continuous academic achievement, and level of commitment as an American Cancer Society volunteer. A previous award recipient is not guaranteed a scholarship award. Due to limited resources, the American Cancer Society is not able to award scholarships to all cancer survivors.

Who is eligible to apply for the Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program?
College bound or college enrolled students that meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
 

  • Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21
  • Age 25 or younger at the time of application
  • U.S. citizen
  • A resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming
  • Have a 2.5 GPA or above
  • Accepted without condition to an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school
  • Must become a full time student at an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school in the upcoming academic year

 

What is expected of Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program recipients?
Scholarship recipients are required to serve a minimum of 25 volunteer hours with the American Cancer Society per academic year to be eligible for renewal. Volunteer hours can be completed at any time during the year.

Application
Childhood Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Application

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