Individual Scholarship
Create a Lasting Legacy with Cancer for College
At Cancer for College, we believe cancer survivors deserve every opportunity to pursue their dreams. Establishing a scholarship is a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate survivorship, or create a lasting legacy that transforms lives.
Whether you want to fund a one-time award or build a permanent endowed scholarship, we make the process simple, flexible, and deeply personal.
Why Establish a Scholarship?
A named scholarship through Cancer for College allows you to:
- Directly fund access to higher education for cancer survivors
- Honor a loved one, survivor, caregiver, or community leader
- Create a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity
- Reduce student debt for survivors facing ongoing medical and financial challenges
- Align your philanthropy with a nationally recognized survivorship organization
Scholarship Options
Annual Scholarship
An annual scholarship provides immediate impact and can be renewed each year.
Minimum Funding: $25,000
Term: One year or multi-year commitment
Flexibility: Renewable annually
You may recommend preferences such as:
- Geographic region
- Type of cancer diagnosis
- Field of study
Endowed Scholarship (Permanent Legacy)
An endowed scholarship ensures support for generations to come.
Minimum Endowment: $100,000
Structure: Invested and managed by Cancer for College
Annual Award: Funded from a percentage of investment earnings
Your named scholarship will continue in perpetuity, creating lasting impact year after year.
Personalization & Recognition
When you establish a scholarship, you may:
- Name the scholarship (e.g., The Jane Smith Memorial Scholarship)
- Share the story behind the scholarship
- Receive updates about your scholarship recipient(s)
- Be recognized on our website and annual report (unless anonymity is requested)
You have the opportunity to:
- Serve on the scholarship review committee
- Attend scholarship award calls
- Participate in Cancer for College events
How the Process Works
- Initial Conversation
Meet with our team to discuss your goals and vision. - Define Criteria & Structure
We’ll help you determine eligibility preferences, and award amount. - Formalize the Agreement
A simple agreement outlines your intent and funding schedule. - Award & Impact Reporting
We manage the application and selection process and provide recipient updates.
About Cancer for College
Founded by 3x cancer survivor and double amputee Craig Pollard, Cancer for College awards need-based college scholarships to cancer survivors across the United States. Since its founding, the organization has awarded over $8 million in scholarships to help survivors achieve their academic and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I specify a particular college?
Scholarships are awarded to eligible survivors attending accredited institutions. While we cannot restrict to a single institution, we can incorporate geographic or academic preferences.
Can my scholarship support graduate students?
Yes. Scholarships may support undergraduate, graduate, or vocational students.
What if criteria cannot be met in a given year?
Cancer for College will work with you to identify the closest eligible candidate or defer funding to the following year.
Are scholarship awards given directly to the student?
No. Scholarships are paid directly to educational institutions and managed by the Cancer for College team.
Are contributions tax-deductible?
Yes. Cancer for College is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Ready to Partner?
Creating a scholarship is one of the most meaningful ways to change a survivor’s life. To begin the conversation, please contact:
Cancer for College
Savannah Stark, VP of Development
savannah@cancerforcollege.org
www.cancerforcollege.org
Together, we can fuel futures — one survivor at a time.
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