Patient Advocate Foundation
During PAF’s daily interactions with patients, PAF staff often interface
with patients who either themselves or a loved one has experienced the
impact of a chronic illness or life threatening disease on one’s post
secondary education.
In 2000, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Nancy Davenport-Ennis
established the Scholarship for Survivors program to hone these
individuals by offering educational scholarships to those who have
suffered (or are suffering) a life threatening disease or chronic
condition. These students have, despite their disease/condition, excelled
academically, served the community, and desire to pursue a secondary
education.
Purpose
The purpose of our scholarship program is to provide support to
individuals,
under the age of 25,
who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer and/or a chronic/life
threatening disease
within the past five years.
Award
Award amount is $3,000 payable in equal amounts (per
semester/trimester/quarter) directly to the college or university for the
purpose of defraying tuition, books and other fee costs
Eligibility
Applicant must be under the age of 25
Applicant must have been diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a
life threatening disease within the past 5 years
Applicant must be pursuing an Associate’s Degree as a bridge to a
Bachelor’s degree or higher
(Note: the applicant may be directly pursuing a Bachelor’s degree first
without obtaining an Associate’s degree)
Application Requirements
Applicant must complete Scholarship for Survivors application in full
(Part A-E)
Write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and their
future goals (1000 word maximum)
Submit written documentation from a treating physician that outlines
applicants’ medical history
Provide an OFFICIAL high school and/or current college transcript (to
include school seal); whichever is applicable
Must submit completed financial form that will demonstrate financial need
and include a copy of the first two pages of tax return
Application Deadline
Refer to website for details.
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