Szilak Family Honorary Scholarship
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States.
Because of this, many people have either had cancer or know someone who has. While deaths from cancer have been decreasing slightly in recent years, this is still a major issue that hasn’t been solved. And yet in the midst of these struggles, there are countless stories of survivors who have overcome cancer. The Szilak Family Honorary Scholarship will honor survivors and those currently battling cancer by supporting a student who has been affected - directly or indirectly - by cancer.
High school juniors and seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they have had experience with cancer personally or someone close to them has. To apply, write about how your experience with cancer has affected your outlook on various aspects of your life.
How has your experience with cancer - direct or indirect - affected your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?
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The application deadline is Jul 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 15, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
