American Cancer Society Offers College Scholarships For Young Survivors
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Applications are due by 5 p.m. April 16.
Since 1997, the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Foundation has supported young cancer survivors with scholarships as they pursue ambitious career goals. To date, more than 900 scholarships have been awarded to students in the Great Lakes area. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available for the upcoming 2010-11 school year. Scholarships are available annually, based on financial need, academic performance, community service and leadership qualities.[[In-content Ad]]To qualify, first-time applicants must be:
- A cancer survivor age 20 or under (as of April 16, 2010);
- A U.S. citizen and legal resident of Indiana or Michigan;
- Attending, or planning to attend, an accredited college or university in Indiana or Michigan in fall 2010 as a full-time student carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester; and
- A grade point average of 2.0 or better.
The college scholarship program is made possible by generous donations to the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Inc.
Those interested may download an application online by visiting www.cancer.org/scholarships or by calling 800-723-0360.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. April 16.
Since 1997, the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Foundation has supported young cancer survivors with scholarships as they pursue ambitious career goals. To date, more than 900 scholarships have been awarded to students in the Great Lakes area. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available for the upcoming 2010-11 school year. Scholarships are available annually, based on financial need, academic performance, community service and leadership qualities.[[In-content Ad]]To qualify, first-time applicants must be:
- A cancer survivor age 20 or under (as of April 16, 2010);
- A U.S. citizen and legal resident of Indiana or Michigan;
- Attending, or planning to attend, an accredited college or university in Indiana or Michigan in fall 2010 as a full-time student carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester; and
- A grade point average of 2.0 or better.
The college scholarship program is made possible by generous donations to the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Inc.
Those interested may download an application online by visiting www.cancer.org/scholarships or by calling 800-723-0360.
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