Active Scholarship Opportunities

Huge Thank you to Taylor Wheelon Marano, one of our brain cancer survivors, who worked so hard on creating this list for us. Thank you Taylor! 

Cancer for College

Cancer for College Scholarship Application

  • Cancer for College Scholarships 26-27 Application
    • Deadline: January 31, 2026
    • Basis:
      • Diagnosis letter
      • 2024 Tax Return
      • 2 years of transcripts
      • Letter of recommendation
      • Personal statement

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation

Scholarships | Collegiate Cancer

  • National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) Survivor Scholarship Program
    • Amount: $1,000.00
    • Deadline: May 18, 2026, opens March 2026
    • Basis:
      • Cancer survivor or current patient
      • Between the ages of 18-35 or 17 and entering college in the fall
      • US citizen or permanent resident.
    • Legacy Scholarship Program
      • Basis:
        • Lost a parent or guardian to cancer
      • Amount: $1,000.00
      • Deadline: May 18, 2026, opens March 2026

SCAPHON – Southern California Association of Pediatric Hematology

Scaphon | Survivors

  • Childhood Hematology Survivor Scholarship
    • Amount: $1,000.00
    • Deadline: April 15, 2026
    • Basis:
      • Treated for a childhood hematological diagnosis
      • Commitment to post high-school education
      • Resident of Southern California
      • One page essay
      • Proof of acceptance/recent transcripts
      • 2 letters of recommendation
    • https://www.scaphon.org/scholarship-application/
  • Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarships
    • Amount: $1,000.00
    • Deadline: April 15, 2026
    • Basis:
      • Treated for a childhood cancer diagnosis
      • Commitment to post high-school education
      • Resident of Southern California
      • One page essay
      • Proof of acceptance/recent transcripts
      • 2 letters of recommendation
    • https://www.scaphon.org/scholarship-application/

Beyond the Cure / NCCS – National Children’s Cancer Society

Patient Advocate Foundations Scholarships

  • Kaleidoscope
  • Amount: $3,000 year, $1500 semester, $12,000 max
  • Deadline: March 5, 2026
  • Basis:
    • Diagnosed with and/or actively treated for cancer/chronic disease within five years
    • Maintain 2.75 G.P.A.
    • Full-time student
    • 20 hours of community service for the year the scholarship dispensed
    • Under the age of 25

The Simon Cancer Foundation

Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. College Scholarship

  • Faith Hope And Love Jesus, Inc. - College Scholarship
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Deadline: May 1st each year
  • Basis:
    • Blood disorder or cancer diagnosed before the age of 18
    • 500 words or more essay on any topic or subject
    • Acceptance letter for incoming freshmen or transcript for current students
    • Letterhead from doctor documenting history

VSA International Young Soloists Competition

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship

  • com Scholarship | For Those Affected by Cancer
  • Amount: $4,000
  • Deadline: March 31, 2026
  • Basis:
    • Battled cancer, or parent, sibling, family member or friend battled/ing cancer
    • Minimum GPA of 3.2
    • Application broken into four steps:
      • Essay
      • Transcript, proof of enrollment, recommendation letter, volunteer work

Sofia’s Hope College Scholarships

  • Welcome  |  Sofia's Hope Award Scholarship
  • Sofia Blanco Childhood Cancer Warriors College Scholarship
    • Amount: $2,000 (x3), and laptop or tablet
    • Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Gabriela Blanco Childhood Cancer Siblings College Scholarship
    • Amount: $2,000 x3, and laptop or tablet
    • Deadline: Deadline: March 15, 2026
    • Basis:
      • SIBLING of a childhood cancer survivor or patient, must live in same household
      • Siblings of patients that have not survived are also eligible
      • Acceptance letter, letter of good standing, or letter of recommendation from academic teacher
      • Letter from physician verifying diagnosis
      • Essay

Expect Miracles Foundations

  • Financial Assistance Grant - Expect Miracles Foundation
  • The SAMFund: Surviving and Moving Forward
    • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
      • Does not cover tuition or medical
      • Does cover:
        • Rent or mortgage payments, Car payments
        • Graduate or continuing education
        • Fertility storage fees
        • Reconstructive/dental/cosmetic procedures related to treatment
      • Deadline: Opens January 27, 2026
      • Basis: 21-39 years of age

Children’s Cancer Cause – College Scholars Program

Dreaming Of Three

  • Scholarship | dothree
  • Amount: $2500, $1500
  • Deadline: March 1 – April 30
  • Basis:
    • 25 GPA
    • Record of community service
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Essay and application

Blood Cancer United (previously Leukemia and Lymphoma Society LLS)

Every life foundation for rare diseases

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Ameriglide Achiever Scholarship

  • Ameriglide Achiever Scholarship
  • General disability focused scholarship
  • Amount: $2,500 scholarship, and your school will receive a swimming pool lift
  • Deadline: N/A
  • Basis: Application and essay

Brian Morden Foundation

Eagles Fly for Leukemia

Horatio Alger Association

The John For and Associates Personal Injury Law Firm

My Hometown Heroes

Ortlieb Foundation – Scholarships for Cancer Survivors

National Grace Foundation

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

 

Additional Good Resource:

Scholarship List - CAC2

Sickle Cell Disease Scholarships

disABLEDperson, Inc. National Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities:

  • Must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 years accredited college or university
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Deadline: Opens January 6, closes March 15
  • Scholarship | Disabled Persons

DO3 Scholarship for Survivors of Life-Threatening Illnesses:

Lime Connect:

  • Lime Connect
  • Lime Connect - Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
    • Current high school seniors with disabilities, pursuing a four-year degree
    • Deadline: 2025 application closed
  • Lime Connect – BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship
    • Undergrad and graduate students with disabilities are interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets.
    • Deadline: Opens 1/13/2025
  • Lime Connect - The Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship
    • Current college students with disabilities pursuing a Health Care or STEM degree
    • Deadline: 2025 application closed
  • Lime Connect In the Limelight Video Contest
    • How individuals with disabilities bring a unique perspective and diverse talents to the world
    • Deadline: Applications closed
  • Lime Connect The Tom Wilson Leadership in Disability Award
    • Young professional with disability who has exhibited success, and leadership in the disability space.

Warrior On The Rise Scholarship Program

  • https://mythreesicklers.org/warrior-on-the-rise-scholarship-program/
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Basis:
    • 16 or older, high school senior, high school graduate, or current postsecondary student
    • Enrolled in full-time postsecondary study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire academic year
    • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)

Pfizer Sickle Cell Scholarship Program

  • Amount: $2,500 and $5,000
  • Deadline: TBD for 2026 application
  • Basis:
    • Diagnosed with sickle cell disease (trait does not apply) or received a transplant or gene therapy
    • High school senior U.S., have completed high school or an equivalent ,currently accepted to or enrolled in a junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school
  • https://www.togetherforrare.com/scholarships

Hemophilia Scholarship Assistance

  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Basis:
    • Diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B
    • High school senior U.S., have completed high school or an equivalent ,currently accepted to or enrolled in a junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school
  • https://www.togetherforrare.com/scholarships

IASCNAPA SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr. Christine A. Johnson Scholarship

    • Hemophilia and sickle cell

Steven Christy Scholarship

    • Sickle cell
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Deadline: July 1st, Application form not yet available as of 2/1/2026
  • Basis:
    • Have sickle cell disease (not trait)
    • Will attend college or trade school, going to school in the US