The Children’s Cancer Connection has declared a scholarship program for those students who are attending a recognized post-secondary institution such as trade school, college, or university. The student who is directly affected by cancer or their sibling is affected, then they can apply for this scholarship program. The applicant must confirm that they come under the Children’s Cancer Connection service area and are living, treated, or diagnosed in the state of Iowa. This scholarship will provide an opportunity for such students who want to pursue their higher education. Applicants have to write two different essays on two different topics provided on the application form.
The applicants will be selected based on their application and essays they have written on how has their family background affected the way they see the world? And one another, the selected applicant will receive a scholarship amount which will be directly sent to their institution listed in the application; the amount will be given in two installments, i.e., half for the fall semester and a half for the spring semester. The amount will be completely utilized for their educational requirements, which will ease their journey to pursue their education.
The Children’s Cancer Connection was founded in the year 1988 and is a non-profit organization that works on the purpose of supporting families in Iowa that a pediatric cancer diagnosis has impacted. Their mission is to connect families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen the community.
Brief Description
Below table below displays short information about the scholarship:
| Organization | Children’s Cancer Connection |
| Education Level | Students of post-secondary Institution |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | NA |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | NA |
| State | Lowa |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | January 31, 2022 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
Applicant must:
- Be directly affected by childhood cancer includes individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling of that individual
- Be within the Children’s Cancer Connection service area (living, treated, or diagnosed in the state of Iowa)
- Attend a recognized post-secondary institution
How to Apply?
The eligible applicants who want to apply for this scholarship should fill out the application form entirely and write two letters on how has their family background affected the way they see the world? And what trails do they possess that will enhance their education or future career? And what are their academic and/or career goals, both the essay’s must be written in a minimum of 500 words each. With this, the applicant must attach two letters of recommendation from school, medical or business professionals, dated no more than six months before the submission of the application. To apply for this program, applicants must download the application form from the below link provided.
Benefits
The applying student if gets selected based on their application and essays they have provided will receive scholarship amount, which will be directly given to their enrolled institution. The amount received will be utilized for their education-related expenses such as tuition fees, books, other materials, accommodation, etc. The amount will help students pursue their education without having more financial concerns. The family will also be supported by this program as this will also lessen their burden of managing expenses and treatment. This will motivate students in achieving their life and career goals to get success in their lives.
Application Deadline
The eligible applicants should not lose this opportunity and submit their entries before it is too late, i.e., before January 31, 2022. As very little time has remained, students should start filling their applications now, as late entries are not acceptable.
