Our Programs
Scholarships
The purpose of the scholarship program is to create higher education opportunities for cancer patients and/or survivors and their families by providing financial support to attend accredited colleges and universities within the United States. Under the 2025 program, each scholarship winner will be awarded $2,500 toward their higher education tuition/expenses. A minimum of 5 Scholarships will be awarded each year, but the number of awards may increase depending on the availability of program funds.
Requirements
- Must be a cancer survivor or current patient or has a parent (or guardian) that is a cancer survivor or patient currently residing in the following states: NY, NJ, FL, CA, HI;
- Must be between the ages of 18-30 (an exception may be made if the applicant is 17 and entering college in the Fall 2025 semester);
- Have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university within the United States;
- Have a GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States;
- Complete LIFE Scholarship application and provide required medical forms
- Provide two (2) reference letters, which can be either personal or academic;
- Submit a personal essay of at least 500 words answering one of the following:
(1) Describe how your experience with cancer has impacted your life and the pursuit of a higher education.
OR
(2) How do you plan to use your cancer experience to impact the lives of others affected by cancer.
How to Apply
The completed applications and supporting documents can be submitted here or mailed to:
LIFE Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Selection Committee
P.O. Box 290078
Brooklyn, New York 11229
Questions? Contact us at info@lifescholarshipfoundation.org
