Legacy Scholarship Program
Offered by National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Bethesda, MD).
(240) 515-6262
A scholarship for young adults who lost a parent or guardian to cancer and are in college or trade school. The number of awards depends on the money raised each year.
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Cost & format
Free · Online
Schedule
- Yearly. The site says applications are being accepted now. Applicants hear back within 6 weeks after the cycle closes.
Who this is for
You can use it if you are 18 to 35 years old and lost a parent or guardian to cancer. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and plan to go to an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
How to apply
Send everything in one complete application packet, including your transcript and a recommendation letter. Pieces sent separately are not considered, and incomplete applications are thrown out. Your reference should be a peer, friend or significant other. Write your essay in your own words about how cancer affected your life.
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