2023 Scholarship Application

Children’s Cancer Cause is pleased to again offer academic scholarships for childhood cancer survivors, plus the opportunity to gain valuable cancer advocacy experience. In 2023, we will award up to ten survivors with scholarships ranging from $1,000-$4,000.

This is the sixth year of our College Scholars Program, which includes a childhood cancer volunteer project of the scholar’s choice. These projects should be advocacy-oriented and something you are able to complete within one year of selection as a College Scholar. A fundraiser is not an eligible project. Our selection committee judges the volunteer project proposals based on creativity, impact, feasibility (ability to complete the project with limited time and resources), and the project’s relation to cancer advocacy. Advocacy is about using your voice to influence public support for a cause - in this case, childhood cancer.

You may find it helpful to read about the projects chosen by prior award recipients: 2022 Scholars / Program Alumni.

To be eligible for consideration, you must be:

  • A resident of the United States;

  • A pediatric cancer survivor (those in active treatment are also eligible); and

  • Pursuing post-secondary education (including trade school, community college, culinary school, or certificate programs).

Please note that below the application form is a list of additional documentation we’ll require if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.

The 2023 application deadline has passed. Thank you to all who applied!

If you are selected for a scholarship, you’ll be required to provide the following prior to the release of your prize funds. Please note that you do not need to provide any of this information to apply (only to accept):

  • 2-3 photos of yourself;

  • A brief video (2-3 minutes) sharing your cancer story;

  • Documentation of your cancer diagnosis from a treating physician or institution, to verify your status as a cancer survivor;

  • Most recent high school or college transcript, to verify your GPA;

  • Taxpayer information required for issuance of a 1099 form; and

  • Timeline toward completion of your volunteer project.