Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarships for Survivors Program
Patient Advocate Foundation is pleased to grant ten (10) $3,000.00 scholarships that will be awarded for the 2010-2011 school year:
* The Cheryl Grimmel Award
* Jo Ann Davis Award
* The Monica Bailes Award
* Robin L. Prachel Award
* Karen Condon Reeder Award
* Jim Meade & Luke Barlowe Award
* Scholarship for Survivor sponsored by
United Health Foundation
* Scholarship for Survivors (4)
The purpose of our scholarships are to provide support to individuals, under the age of 25, that are or have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. Applicant must apply via postal mail and submit all required information in its entirety when returning your application. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Scholarship Review Board for consideration. The deadline to return your complete application packet is April 12, 2010.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible, an applicant must satisfy the below requirements in full:
* Applicant must be under the age of 25 and a survivor/current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical or life threatening disease
* Complete enclosed Scholarship for Survivors application in full (Part A-E)
* Applicant must write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and their future goals. (1000 word maximum)
* Applicant must submit a copy of an acceptance letter from the college, university, or vocational-technical school planning to attend
* Applicant must submit written documentation from your treating physician stating your medical history.
* Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from non-related persons (examples: teachers, coaches, community leaders). Please ask that each reference include their name, address and phone number within the letter.
* Applicant must provide an official high school and/or current college transcript (to include school seal); which ever is applicable
* Must complete financial form that will demonstrate financial need and include a copy of the first two pages of tax returns.
Requirements once Granted Scholarship:
* Must maintain an overall 3.0 G.P.A.
* Must be a full time student.
* Must sign an agreement to complete 20 hours of community service for the year the scholarship will be dispensed and provide PAF with a written confirmation from a supervisor when that service has been completed.
Scholarship Amount and Distribution:
* Award amount is $3,000
* The award is payable in equal amounts (per semester/trimester/quarter) directly to the college, university or vocational-technical school for the purpose of defraying tuition and other fee costs (books are not to be included)
If you should have any additional questions, please contact Ruth Anne Reed, Vice President of Human Resource Programs and Scholarship Coordinator
Patient Advocate Foundation
help@patientadvocate.org
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Fax: (757) 873-8999
