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Updated: May 19, 2025

Cancer Scholarships

Students who struggle with, or succeed in their fight against cancer deserve assistance in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 8 million Americans have a history of cancer. Ambitious students who attend college despite their health setbacks display impressive resolve, which is recognized by many scholarships providers. To help the students fighting cancer afford an education, numerous cancer foundations have created relevant scholarships. To find additional awards, you may conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com. Below is a list of organizations, their contact information, and their available scholarships. We are constantly updating our cancer-related scholarships, so be on the lookout for updates.

The 25 Best Cancer Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines in 2025

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  • VSA International Young Soloists Competition

  • Amount$2,000
  • DeadlineJanuary 8, 2026

Generous support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Each year, outstanding young musicians from around the world receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award, $2,000, and the opportunity to participate in professional development and performance opportunities provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in

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  • Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship

  • Amount$5,000
  • DeadlineMarch 2, 2026

The Ability Center works to ensure that people with disabilities have opportunities to achieve higher education. In partnership with The Ability Center Auxiliary, we provide critical college scholarships to area students with disabilities. For scholarship consideration, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements. Scholarship Details The scholarship is open for the coming academic

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  • PAF's Scholarships for Survivors

  • Amount$12,000
  • DeadlineMarch 7, 2026

The purpose of PAF's Scholarships for Survivors is to provide support to individuals that are legal residents of the United States of America who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer, a chronic, or life threatening debilitating disease within the past five years. Applicants must write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their life and their future goals. There are three

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  • Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount$10,000
  • DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

This scholarship is available to current year high school graduates who have had childhood cancer and are residents of Colorado and Montana. Submission materials: -High school GPA -SAT or ACT test scores -Information provided by the doctor, who directed your treatment, in one of the required letters of reference submitted. If you are unable to contact the doctor, have the hospital or clinic

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  • The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship

  • Amount$4,000
  • DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is proud to award financial aid to one student whose life has been impacted by cancer. Applicants who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma) are eligible to apply as well as those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Applicants must be enrolled

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  • The Susan Fund Scholarship

  • Amount$7,500
  • DeadlineApril 1, 2026

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

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  • Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. College Scholarship

  • Amount$500
  • DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. is excited to offer an annual college scholarship. This will be the easiest 500 words or more essay to write in the world. It can be on any topic or subject. Please submit a letter from your doctor documenting a history of a blood disorder or cancer diagnosed before the age of 18 along with your essay.

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  • NCCF Survivor Scholarship

  • Amount$1,000
  • DeadlineMay 18, 2026

To be eligible for the NCCF Survivor Scholarship, applicants must: be a young adult cancer survivor or current patient; be between the ages of 18-35 (an exception will be made if they are 17 and entering college in the fall following application); be a US citizen or permanent resident; and be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational institution in pursuit