Empowering Scholarships
Since 1988, Children’s Cancer Connection has connected families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community. Thanks to generous donors, CCC is honored to provide scholarships to graduating high school students and current college students for furthering their education.
Eligibility to Apply
- Applicants must be directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 and siblings).
- Applicants must be within the Children’s Cancer Connection service area (living, treated or diagnosed in the state of Iowa).
- Applicants must be planning to attend or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary college or trade school.
Application requirements
- Completed application with two 500-word (minimum) essays. (Please note: Previously submitted essays will not be accepted. New essays must be submitted each time.)
- Two letters of recommendation from school, medical or business professionals dated no more than six months prior to application submission.
Additional information
- The application period for 2023 has closed.
- Applicants will be notified by March 1, and scholarship awards will be sent directly to the institution listed on the application. Most institutions give awards in two installments of equal value — half for the subsequent fall semester and half for the spring. (Please note: If you would like the full amount disbursed at the start of the year, you will need to contact your institution.)
Applications are due Jan. 31!
Please return completed application, recommendations and essays to:
Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarships 5701 Greendale Rd Johnston, IA 50131
Questions?
Contact the scholarship team through the button below or call 515-243-6239, ext. 1110.