Cancer survivors eligible for scholarship funds
Financial assistance is available for young cancer survivors through the American Cancer Society.
The “Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program” provides financial assistance for young cancer survivors as they pursue their post-secondary education. The possible lifetime award is up to $10,000 per student, offered in increments of $2,500 per academic year.
Applications from qualified Oregon students are being accepted through Feb. 22. Calling (866) 500-3272 or (800) ACS-2345 for an application packet.
The scholarships may be used for enrollment and attendance tuition, fees,and books required for course instruction at an accredited college, university, community college, or vocational/technical school.
Applicants must: be cancer survivors diagnosed before the age of 21, and age 25 or younger at the time of submitting the application; be graduating from a high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year; be a U.S. citizen and resident of Oregon; have a 2.5 GPA; and plan to be a full-time student.
Scholarships will be awarded in May.
Past scholarship winners need to reapply each year.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
For more information, call toll free 1 (800) ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
