The Deana's Wish Memorial Scholarship is a private scholarship program established by the DLH Foundation in memory of Deana LaRae Hamilton Hughes. The program annually grants scholarships of up to $2,000 to college students affected by gastro-esophageal cancers in their families. The DLH Foundation's mission is to Create A Community for families affected by Gastro-esophageal Cancers. We provide the Deana's Wish Memorial Scholarship to college students affected by these cancers in their families. Please read thee instructions carefully before completing the application.
A qualified applicant has been diagnosed with, or have an immediate family member (spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling or child) who has been affected by esophageal or stomach cancer. Must be a U.S. Citizen entering or continuing college in the academic year the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must have maintained a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 and provide one or more letters of recommendation.