PCRF Scholarship Opportunities
In 2017 we recognized the first class of recipients with the PCRF Scholarship Award!
The PCRF Scholarship Committee will continue to award annual scholarships as a commitment to improving the quality of life for those affected by pediatric cancer. The scholarship intends to support undergraduate and/or post-graduate education for survivors of pediatric cancer. This scholarship is offered nationwide. Applications are available and accepted January 1st through March 30th.
Applications for 2019 are no longer being accepted. Please try again in January of 2020!
Eligibility
Applicants for this scholarship award must:
- Be graduating high school seniors, community college students or 4-year university students who have been treated for pediatric cancer. A note from the treating doctor must be supplied to certify that the applicant has been in treatment.
- Be students who are enrolled full time for the upcoming term.
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Awards
Scholarships will be awarded & granted for the total amount in the PCRF Scholarship Fund for that year. The total amount granted each year will vary. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Recipients are selected without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.
Selection of Recipients
The PCRF Scholarship Committee will review applications and assess them based on the quality of the essay, intentions of the scholar, and the completeness of the application. Winners will be notified by early summer.
Application Requirements
To begin the application process, please open your online file here.
Then complete the following and send hard copies to the PCRF office in one large envelope:
- An original completed application and essay
- A copy of your official transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation still sealed in its original envelope and signed by the sender across the seal
- A recent photo
- Signed Release
All materials must be postmarked by March 30, 2019. Earlier applications are appreciated. All materials should be mailed to:
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation – PCRF Scholarship
17932 Sky Park Circle, Suite E Irvine, CA 92614
Questions may be emailed to admin@pcrf-kids.org
2019 Applications will be received by PCRF from January 1st – March 30, 2019.
CHANGE A LIFE TODAY
Some people say that children make up 10% of our cancer population, but they are 100% of our future! ~ Dr. Alex Huang, Case Western