The Izzy Foundation offers academic scholarships to ALL children nationwide with cancer (or survivors of childhood cancer) and their siblings. The Izzy Foundation offers scholarships in two categories: (1) K-12 grades, and (2) college and higher education.
On average The Izzy Foundation gives out $1,000 per approved student. In the last five years we have given out 88 scholarships and over $120,000.
Applications are currently CLOSED.
Applications will open again for 2019-2020 on March 1st and close May 1st 2019.
College Applicants must be:
- A childhood cancer survivor AND or sibling under the age of 25 ( bereaved siblings can apply)
- Diagnosed before the age of 18 with pediatric cancer
- Provide a letter verifying cancer diagnosis (of sibling or self)
- A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
- Be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited undergraduate school
- One letter of recommendation from teacher, mentor, or employer
- 250-word essay on academic and career goals along with why you choose The Izzy Foundation.
- You will also have the option to share a video, artwork or other forms of artists expression explaining your academic goals. (application will show you how to do this)
Elementary/High School Applicants must be:
- A childhood cancer survivor AND or sibling under the age of 25 ( bereaved siblings can apply)
- Diagnosed before the age of 18 with pediatric cancer
- Provide a letter verifying cancer diagnosis (of sibling or self)
- A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
- One letter of recommendation from teacher, mentor, or employer
- 250-word essay on academic and career goals along with why you choose The Izzy Foundation. (written by the student)
- Younger children can draw a picture or submit a video telling us about themselves and their family.
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2014-2016 Izzy Foundation Scholarship Recipients
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If you have any questions please email us at scholarships@theizzyfoundation.org or call us at 401-331-4999