Scholarship Please???

Question

I am a first generation first generation college bound student in need of a scholarship for me to go to college. I am also a cancer survivor and i want to become a pediatric oncologist (take care of children with cancer) but i can not make this dream come true if i do not recieve a scholorship to go to college.....

Any advice??? Thankyou

Answer 1

There have been some scholarships set aside specifically for students who have cancer or who have survived cancer. Hopefully this list will get you started on how and where to apply.

Besides these scholarships you should also check with the college or university where you plan to attend to see if they have any scholarship available in your field of study or as a general fund. Check also with your state and local school councelor for scholarship information.

In general scholarships are awarded for each following year, so you should apply early to be considered.

1. http://www.collegiatecancer.org
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation- Established to provide financial support to college students whose lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking to continue their higher education while still undergoing treatment. The $1,000 competitive awards will be judged based on four criteria: financial need, quality of essay and recommendations, displaying a "Will Win" attitude, and overall story of cancer survivorship. Check back in June 2007 for application deadlines.

2. http://www.thesamfund.org
the SAMFund for young adult survivors of cancer -The 2006-7 SAMFund grants and scholarships application is available. Applicants must be
between the ages of 17 and 35 and finished with treatment.
Please submit the application in its entirety. [http://www.thesamfund.org/application.pdf Application PDF file]

3. http://www.stmfoundation.org
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation -Offers post-secondary scholarships to current year high school graduates who are survivors of cancer in '''Colorado, Montana, California, and Arizona'''. Deadline is March 15, 2007.

4. http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/ScholarshipApplication/tabid/274/Default.aspx
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program - Offers four different scholarship opportunities. Applications for 2007 available in December, 2006. Deadline is April 1, 2007.

5. http://www.workingagainstcancer.org/survivor_scholarship.html
Working against Cancer - Gives 2 awards of $500 each to young adult cancer survivors. The Jackie Maas Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an exceptional survivor residing in California. The second is available to one exceptional student survivor living in the US.

6. http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/cancer.phtml
FinAid Cancer Scholarships - Provides list of scholarships available by location. Please look eligibility requirements over carefully as scholarships are competitive and often require perspective students to live in a certain area of the country.

7. http://www.andreriveroflife.org/rules.htm
Andre Sobel River of Life - $5,000 cash prize for first- place, as well as second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-place prizes presented to young cancer survivors under the age of 21 as of May 31, 2006. Check website for application details and deadlines.

8. http://ryans2dchancefund.org
the Ryan Mullaly Second Chance fund - Offering scholarship assistance to young people who are fighting cancer. Looking for young people whose high school years were disrupted by cancer and whose ability to qualify for most scholarships was precluded by the extensive absenteeism and physical disabilities which result from chemotherapy and radiation. Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007.

9. http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69
the Patient Advocate Scholarships -Grants ten $3,000.00 scholarships that will be awarded for the 2007-2008 school year. Provides support to individuals, under the age on 20, that are or have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. Deadline: April 16, 2007.

10. http://www.friendsofscott.org/services.html
The Scott Delgadillo Scholarship Program
For individuals diagnosed with childhood cancer. Designed to provide funding to survivors who want to continue their education through technical school, vocational school, junior college, or a four-year college or university. For more information on how to apply send an e-mail Anita Rivera Hart - [e-mail]

11. http://www.childrencc.com
Carolyns Compassionate Children - email Carolyn to request a scholarship application: [e-mail]

Good luck.

Answer 2

College scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they’re basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they’re made at very low interest rates, and you’re usually you’re not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don’t. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the free money you have to borrow it in the form of a student loan. Scholarships originate from a variety of sources. This section will help you understand who awards scholarships and why they support college education through this specialized funding.

Answer 3

Just apply for as many scholarships as you can. Usually you have to write an assay on why you want to go to college. I'm sure your mentioning how you survived cancer and how you now want to help other children will help you to win a scholarship. There are hundreds. Even apply to the ones for $500, as they add up. Most of the clubs like Knights f Columbus, Rotary club, etc have scholarships, seek them out and apply. Just get out your local phone book and call asking if they offer scholarships for graduating seniors. My daughter was able to get over $5,000 in scholarships this way. To pay for the rest of her tuition, she got a student loan and I got a Plus Loan. Also, meet with your guidance counselor for assistance in finding scholarships. Good luck

Answer 4

Like dnarose said, apply for as many scholarships as you can. Also, you can recieve special scholarships for being a survivor, depending on when you were diagnosed, type of cancer, etc.

Answer 5

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