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Application deadline is Friday, February 20, 2009
RENO, NEVADA— Feb.14, 2009 — For young people who have experienced the trauma of a cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society has developed a program that can help shoulder the burden of tuition costs as they approach their college years.
The American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program” is designed to provide financial aid for students who have been diagnosed with cancer. Applications are being accepted now through February 20, 2009.
The American Cancer Society “Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program” provides funds each academic year in increments of $2,500 per student. Recipients have a lifetime scholarship limit of $10,000. After the initial award, scholarship renewal in subsequent years is based on successfully meeting program eligibility requirements, continuous academic achievement, and level of commitment as an American Cancer Society volunteer.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, the students must be cancer survivors diagnosed before the age of 21 and age 25 or younger at the time of submitting the application, graduating from a high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year, a U.S. citizen and resident of one of the Society’s Great West Division states, have a 2.5 GPA, and be a full time student.
“Going through a cancer experience not only has a physical and emotional effect on a patient and their family, but also a financial impact,” says Joel. B. Kincart, Regional Vice President, Great West Division Salt Lake City “Our hope is that the scholarship lessens that burden on the student and their family.”
Scholarships have been awarded to a range of young people throughout Elko to Carson City. "The scholarship program has enabled me to spend time giving back to the communities that gave me so much while I was on treatment, instead of worrying about paying my tuition." says Jennifer Benoit, a 2008-2009 scholarship recipient.
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