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Scholarship and Education Information
The following resources can help survivors locate scholarships and find pertinent information regarding educational needs that may be unique to them.
Scholarship Resources:
This scholarship is limited to residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation
The organization honors young cancer survivors and enables them to fulfill a cherished desire by providing cash awards to be used in any way the recipient chooses.
Anne Ford Scholarship
888-575-7373
888-575-7373
The National Center for Learning Disabilities sponsors the Anne Ford Scholarship. They offer a $10,000 scholarship to high school seniors with learning disabilities.
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc
There are 2 scholarships available to survivors of pediatric brain tumor or spinal cord tumors. Applicants must be Georgia residents.
There are 2 scholarships available to survivors of pediatric brain tumor or spinal cord tumors. Applicants must be Georgia residents.
Cancer Survivor Fund
281-437-7142
Cancer Survivor Fund offers scholarships to cancer survivors and patients. Application and guidelines are on the Web site. Deadline for the Fall 2013 semester will be available on the website in February 2013.
281-437-7142
Cancer Survivor Fund offers scholarships to cancer survivors and patients. Application and guidelines are on the Web site. Deadline for the Fall 2013 semester will be available on the website in February 2013.
Carolyn’s Compassionate Children (CCC)
866-540-1392
866-540-1392
CCC offers 25 college scholarships to volunteers and cancer survivors. For more information email childrencc@aol.com
FinAid-The Smartstudent Guide to Financial Aid
A searchable database of scholarships, and a general information guide to financial aid.
Friends of Scott Foundation
619-223-7268
Friends of Scott Foundation offers the Scott Delgadillo Scholarship Program. The $1000 scholarship for childhood cancer survivors is to advance their education in technical, vocational, junior or a four-year college. Application available on the website. For more information email anitarivera@cox.net.
619-223-7268
Friends of Scott Foundation offers the Scott Delgadillo Scholarship Program. The $1000 scholarship for childhood cancer survivors is to advance their education in technical, vocational, junior or a four-year college. Application available on the website. For more information email anitarivera@cox.net.
Deadline: Check the website for 2013 deadline
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
301-694-6414
301-694-6414
The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Application and guidelines are available on the Web site.
Patient Advocate Foundation
This site has criteria and a downloadable application for a $5000 annual scholarship for cancer survivors.
This site has criteria and a downloadable application for a $5000 annual scholarship for cancer survivors.
Patient Advocate Foundation
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.-Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
800-532-5274
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.-Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
800-532-5274
The foundation offers scholarships for brain tumor survivors.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States
302 Ridgefield Ct.
Ashville, NC 28806
800-253-6530
Think College offers scholarships for students with intellectual disabilities.
The Ulman Fund offers a 2,500 scholarship which is distributed over the course of 2 semesters for anyone who has been affected by cancer after the age of 15. This includes patients, siblings of patients and children of a parent who has been diagnosed by cancer. There is a strict application deadline of April 1, 2012.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
4725 Dorsey Hall Dr.-Suite A
Ellicott
City, MD 21042
888-393-FUND
US Department of Financial Aid
800-433-3243
The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for post secondary education to Colorado high school survivors of childhood cancer.
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation
1170 E. Long Place
Centennial, CO 80122
303-886-5018
1170 E. Long Place
Centennial, CO 80122
303-886-5018
SuperSibs!
This site has criteria and application for two $5000 scholarships to be given to siblings of childhood cancer survivors.
This site has criteria and application for two $5000 scholarships to be given to siblings of childhood cancer survivors.
SuberSibs!
Scholarship Committee
1566 W. Algonquin Rd.-
Suite 224
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
866-444-7427
Scholarship Committee
1566 W. Algonquin Rd.-
Suite 224
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
866-444-7427
Informational Resources:
The ALLIANCE National Parent Technical Assistance Center
The ALLIANCE National Parent Technical Assistance Center (NPTAC) provides Parent Centers, Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), with innovative technical assistance, up-to-date information, and high quality resources and materials. A major goal of the ALLIANCE National PTAC is to build the capacity of Parent Centers in order to improve results for children with disabilities ages 0 -26 in rural, urban and suburban areas and from underrepresented and underserved populations.
Assistive Technology News Portal
The Web site provides new information and product reviews on assistive technology for learning disabilities.
Cancervive is a national organization that provides support and advocacy for survivors of childhood and adult cancer. The group provides information, newsletters, books, and videos on survivor issues. Its Teacher’s Guide for Kids with Cancer is an excellent resource.
Phone: (800)-4-TO-CURE
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT)
DO-It serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. Although some of the information is based on the state of Washington, it is applicable to most states.
DO-It serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. Although some of the information is based on the state of Washington, it is applicable to most states.
The George Washington University Heath Resource Center
The GWU Health Resource Center is a national clearinghouse for postsecondary education options for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The GWU Health Resource Center is a national clearinghouse for postsecondary education options for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The George Washington University Heath Resource Center
2121 K Street, NW Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-973-0904
Learning Disabilities Association of America
This association of parents of children with learning disorders and interested professionals publishes pamphlets and books and makes referrals to local chapters.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
This resource contains information on each states vocational and educational programs as well as federal government contact information.
This resource contains information on each states vocational and educational programs as well as federal government contact information.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013
202-884-8441
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013
202-884-8441
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs and provides for rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities. It also supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
PACER offers information for people with learning disabilities who are transitioning into high school or into a career.
This website contains resources and information for the parents of children with cancer and children with cancer created by other parents of children with cancer.
There can often be a communication gap between the home and the many education staff members who work with your child. To ensure that each staff member is alerted to either your child’s special needs or those of his or her siblings, a communication form can be developed between you and school personnel. A sample PDF form can be downloaded from clicking the link above and can be used for a child with cancer or for a sibling of a child with cancer . This form ,..
Wrightslaw
Wrights Law offers updated and accurate information of special education laws.
