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Youth Cancer Survivor College Scholarship

The American Cancer Society's Youth Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program is a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. Established in 2000, the program is designed to provide young cancer patients/survivors assistance in pursuing higher education from an accredited school.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Resident of Ohio,
- U.S. citizen,
- Diagnosed with cancer before age 21,
- Under age 25 at time of application
- Plan to attend an accredited university or community college in the United States.

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