Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarship for Survivors

• Eligibility: Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States of America under the age of 25, diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a life threatening disease within the past 5 years, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate's Degree as a bridge to a Bachelor's degree or higher.

1.     Requirements: Applicant must complete Scholarship for Survivors application in full; write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and their future goals (1000 word maximum); submit written documentation from a treating physician that outlines applicant’s medical history; provide two letters of recommendation from non-related persons (examples: teachers, coaches, community leaders); letters must be submitted on business letterhead and include signatory’s contact information within the letter; provide an official high school and/or current college transcript (include school seal); whichever is applicable; submit completed financial form (Part E) that will demonstrate financial need and include a copy of the first two pages of tax return.

2.     Deadline: March 1, 2021

3.     Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org/help.php?p=69