Cancer for College

Since 1993, Cancer for College, has provided need-based college scholarships and educational experiences to cancer survivors. Cancer for College provides a number of different scholarship offers in different regions of the United States.

National Children’s Cancer Society

The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program is sponsored by the National Children’s Cancer Society. These scholarships are for childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation. Fifty-eight $3,500 scholarships are awarded each academic year. Applications must be a cancer survivor under the age …

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National Collegiate Cancer Foundation

NCCF is committed to providing need-based financial support to young adult survivors who are pursuing higher education throughout their treatment and beyond. Furthermore, the Foundation promotes awareness and prevention of cancer within the young adult community.

Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Northwestern Mutual Foundation offers two scholarships: one for childhood cancer survivors and one for siblings of those affected by childhood cancer. These students deserve every opportunity to pursue higher education and continue to achieve their dreams. Both are open to individuals of age 25 and under, who plan to continue their education in college or …

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The Ruth Cheatham Foundation

The Ruth Cheatham Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to provide funding to cancer patients and cancer survivors between the ages of 17 and 26 who wish to continue their education through an accredited undergraduate school, trade school or graduate school. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on financial need and personal hardship.