Cancer for College Scholarship

This scholarship if for cancer patients and cancer survivors who are enrolled in an US accredited university or community college. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US residents. Scholarship recipients must be willing to attend regional events associated with the scholarship awarded. California applicants and applicants attending Southern California colleges will receive first consideration.

Award: $500-$4000

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.cancerforcollege.org/CFC_Application.html

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) Scholarship

This scholarship is for cancer survivors or current cancer patients who are between the ages of 18 and 35. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational institution in pursuit of an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or certificate as of the fall semester following application. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are awarded based on displaying a "win-win" attitude with respect to their cancer experience, quality of essays, financial need, overall story of cancer survivorship, commitment to education, and quality of recommendations.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 15, 2014

More info: http://www.collegiatecancer.org/scholarships.html