Scholarship
Kay’s Foundation Scholarship
Kay’s Foundation is dedicated to helping youth that are currently fighting cancer or in remission to further their education through financial support.
The Purpose of the Kays Foundation Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to qualifying graduating high school seniors, currently battling cancer or in remission, intending to pursue a course of study at either of the following: a two or four-year educational institution or registered trade school. (Applications will be accepted for students taking a gap year.)
Scholarship Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must have received a diagnosis of cancer and currently undergoing treatment, or be in remission.
Reside in and/or have attended a pediatric oncology camp, in the Childrens Oncology Camping Association - Interational (COCAI) Region 2 (DE, MD, PA, VA, or NJ).
Be a candidate for graduation from a High School or accredited state vocational institution or GED - or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or verified trade school beyond their first year.
Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 or equivalent (a lower GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
Applicant must be planning and prove enrollment in an undergraduate program or verified trade school
Applicants may not be related to any active Kays Foundation board member
Application Criteria
For consideration, an applicant must submit an application along with the following supporting documents:
An essay describing how you have overcome a challenge(s) in your fight against cancer and how this journey has impacted you.
Official transcript from Secondary school
List of volunteer and extracurricular activities
Three (3) letters of recommendation from non-family member (i.e. teacher, coach, boss, community leader)
Proof of enrollment at a qualifying institution where the scholarship will be leveraged. The scholarship will be paid directly to the applicant.