The Cancer for College Scholarships 2027 help students who have personally been diagnosed with cancer pursue higher education or vocational training in the United States. Most awards are US$5,000, and some specialty scholarships offer more.
Students submit one application to be considered for the national, regional, and specialty scholarships they qualify for. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens, but their school or programme must be physically located in the United States.
Eligibility and Application Criteria
- Applicants must have personally received a cancer diagnosis.
- Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, trade school, or certificate programme.
- Undergraduates must study full-time; graduate students must study at least part-time.
- Adjusted gross income for the most recent tax year must be US$150,000 or less, based on family income for dependants or personal income for independent applicants.
- Applicants must submit income documentation, transcripts from the past two years, and a letter confirming their diagnosis.
- Individual scholarships may have additional criteria, such as where the applicant lives or studies.
Funding Details
- Typical award: US$5,000.
- Specialty awards: Amounts vary. The Lindner Family Scholarship offers US$10,000 to an eligible survivor from or attending school in Southern California.
- Award period: Fall 2027.
Deadline
- Returning scholars: January 31, 2027.
- New applicants: March 31, 2027.
- Award announcements: By July 1, 2027.