It can be hard for cancer survivor student to further their education at a college or university since after the treatment, they can feel to be mentally exhausted and financially drained. Such students face many problems when it comes to the cost of advancing education. Fighting and getting victory over this life-threatening disease is more than an achievement that cannot be explained in words. As cancer patient, people have to go through a hard phase of their life where they experience physically, mentally and financially challenges. Bristol Myers Squibb knows the financial struggle of such cancer survivor students and wants to give them a helping hand through its scholarship program. To take advantage of this opportunity, an applicant must be a cancer survivor, age 25 and under, high school senior or graduate or current post-secondary undergraduate.
This Bristol Myers Squibb’s Scholarship has been initiated to support those cancer survivor students who have experienced a hard time in their life due to this disease and now want to take a step toward achieving their educational goals. An advanced degree does not come at low prices, and pursuing one can cause financial pressure for cancer survivor students who have not attained their financial stability back. From tuition to books and supplies and transportation, there are many expenses that come with attending a college, and no one can continue their journey without meeting them. Bristol Myers Squibb understands how important financial support is for a cancer survivor, and that is why it has designed this funding program. If you are a cancer survivor planning to advance your education, send your entry for this program before the applications are closed.
With the headquarters in New York City, Bristol Myers Squibb is a well established pharmaceutical company in America. Since its establishment, it has been dedicated to manufacturing prescription pharmaceuticals and biologics in several therapeutic areas, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and psychiatric disorders. It is passionate for and committed to its mission of discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
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| Organization | Bristol Myers Squibb |
| Educational Level | High school seniors or graduates or current post secondary undergraduates |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $10,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | New York |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | April 01, 2021 |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Requirements | Unofficial or online transcripts |
Who May Be Eligible
Please check out the following requirements:
- Candidates must be cancer survivors, age 25 and under, who are high school seniors or graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates;
- Aspirants must be planning to enrol in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year;
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
How to Apply
This year, Bristol Myers Squibb has partnered with Scholarship America, which is administering a cancer survivor scholarship. Interested candidates can apply for this program through the online portal of Scholarship America.
Supporting Documents
As a supporting document, candidates will have to provide a current, complete transcript of grades. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
Benefits
This scholarship is $10,000 in amount. Winners will be provided with this award to cover their educational expenses such as tuition, transportation, accommodation, etc. This scholarship will reduce their financial stress and give their educational journey the motivational push that they need. It will also allow them to make more time for studies and keep them away from financial worries.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is April 01, 2021. Please send your application with the required documents as early as possible.
