Our Programs
Application window for the 2023-2024 program will be OPEN June 1st, 2023 through August 31, 2023.
Scholarships
The purpose of the scholarship program is to create higher education opportunities for cancer patients and/or survivors and their families by providing financial support to attend accredited colleges and universities within the United States of America. Under the 2023 program, each scholarship winner will be awarded $2,500 toward their higher education tuition/expenses. The award(s) may be increased depending on the availability of program funds. The scholarship may be renewed for the following year provided the award recipient meets the conditions outlined below under Scholarship Renewal.
Requirements
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- Be a cancer survivor or current patient or has a parent (or guardian) that is a cancer survivor or patient currently residing in the following states: NY, NJ, FL, CA, HI;
- Be between the ages of 18-35 (an exception may be made if the applicant is 17 and entering college in the Fall 2023 semester);
- Have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university within the United States;
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States;
- Provide two (2) reference letters, which can be either personal or academic;
- Submit a personal essay of at least 500 words answering one of the following:
(1) Describe how your experience with cancer has impacted your life and the pursuit of a higher education.
(2) How do you plan to use your cancer experience to impact the lives of others affected by cancer.
How to Apply
The application window for the scholarships will run from June 1st to August 31 of 2023.
CLICK HERE to fill out the application form.
The completed applications and supporting documents can be submitted here or mailed to:
LIFE Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Selection Committee
P.O. Box 290078
Brooklyn, New York 11229
Questions? Contact us at info@lifescholarshipfund.org