Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarship for Survivors

PAF's Scholarship for Survivors provides $3,000 per school year, up to $12,000 over four years, to U.S. citizens under 25 who were diagnosed with or actively treated for cancer or another chronic or life-threatening disease within the past 5 years. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA, stay enrolled full-time, and complete 20 hours of community service annually. PAF has awarded 235+ scholarships totaling over $1 million since 2000.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer or a chronic/life-threatening illness within the past 5 years; under age 25.

Applying

$3,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years for a $12,000 maximum; about 40 students are funded across active cohorts at any given time.