Scholarship List

Cancer/Chronic Disease Survivors

Diagnosis for a cancer or chronic disease must be within the past ten years, and in treatment within the past five years. Award is paid directly to college/university to defray tuition, books, and other fee costs

Complete Scholarship Acceptance Form
Agree to media release terms and conditions
Provide a personal bio (250 words or less) and self-portrait/headshots (at least 300 dpi) for publication
Record at least (1) 30 second- 1 minute “Thank You” video for our donors.
Must maintain a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A.
Must be a full-time student
Must sign an agreement to complete 20 hours of community service for the year the scholarship will be dispensed and provide PAF with a confirmation when that service has been completed to include a signature of supervisor

Must have been diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a cancer or chronic disease within the past five years.
Must be pursuing an Associate’s degree or higher.
Complete Scholarship for Survivors application in full
Applicant must write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and future goals. (500 word minimum and 1500-word maximum)
Applicant must submit a copy of an acceptance letter from the college or university the applicant is planning to attend. If applicant is unsure or has not received acceptance letters yet, please list colleges for which student has applied to.
Applicant must upload two letters from for two non-related persons, provide a copy of an official transcript needed, must submit completed financial section that will demonstrate financial need and include a copy of the first two pages of tax return for the individual claiming the student as a dependent. Applicants treating physician must verify patients diagnosis by completing the Diagnosis Verification Form or on medical letterhead by patients' oncologists, primary care physicians, or nurses.