The Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Award Program offers college scholarships of up to $10,000 a year over a four-year period. The program assists young adults in their academic pursuits.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer or be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger
- Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior
- Must plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington, D.C. can attend state-supported schools in Maryland and Virginia)
- Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be no older than 25 years old by this May
- Must be a U.S. citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S. (or US Territory)
- Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency
- Must be a driven advocate for breast cancer education and research who is able to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service per semester
