The Susan Fund Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$7,500
Calendar Deadline:
April 01, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
18
Eligibility Criteria:
State Selection
Physical Impairment
Current Year in School
County Selection
Age
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Scholarship Description

The Susan Fund provides financial and emotional support to those students facing staggering medical costs associated with cancer treatment in addition to the ever-increasing costs of higher education. Applicants must be a current resident of Fairfield County, have been diagnosed with cancer at some time in one's life and be planning/attending an accredited post-high school institution of higher learning. The scholarship amounts are typically between $2,000 and $7,500 (though exact amounts are based on a number of factors, including the financial need of the family, loans outstanding, etc.).

Criteria for considering scholarships include financial status, academic performance, community involvement and an interview. A complete application requires the following: the completed application form; the most current school transcript from high school or college; a current recommendation letter from an employer, school authority or friend (other than a relative); a medical statement describing the diagnosis; and a recent photograph and a signed publicity release.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

The Susan Fund, Inc.
458 Newtown Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
203-216-3643