The ERC Cancer Scholarships are available to provide financial assistance to college students in their pursuit of a higher education who have previously or are currently diagnosed with cancer. High school seniors or current college students are eligible for these scholarships.
Scholarship Details
- Provides scholarship awards of up to $1,000 each
- Offered by the Environmental Research Center (ERC)
- Supports students who have been diagnosed with cancer
- Scholarships are awarded on an ongoing basis
- Funds may be used for tuition, living expenses, books, supplies, university fees, and special project costs
- Recipients must submit a brief report describing their accomplishments and activities within six months of receiving scholarship funds
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must have been accepted to or currently attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university
- Must be able to provide medical verification of a cancer diagnosis
- Must currently reside in California or have been accepted to an accredited two-year or four-year college or university located in California
Application Process
- Complete the ERC Cancer Scholarship application form.
- Obtain at least two letters of recommendation, including at least one personal reference from someone who is not a family member.
- Provide a copy of your high school transcript.
- Submit an acceptance letter from an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or an unofficial college transcript if already enrolled.
- Obtain a written statement from your physician verifying your cancer diagnosis. Additional supporting medical documentation may be requested.
- Prepare a synopsis describing your path to recovery.
- If selected, submit a report of no more than one page describing your accomplishments and activities within six months of receiving the scholarship funds.
Scholarship recipients must use the award to defray necessary expenses such as tuition, living expenses, books, supplies, university fees and special project costs. Scholarships, up to $1000 each, will be awarded on an ongoing basis to students who qualify. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications electronically using the application form on our website.
