Fund Details
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation Scholarship

Brief Description:

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A BETTER FUTURE.

At The Ruth Cheatham Foundation, we want teens and young adults to know that their future doesn't have to be defined by their cancer diagnosis. TRCF Provides college scholarships to young adults who have been hit particularly hard by the physical and financial burdens of cancer. With Financial support, young survivors can take the necessary steps to move past their diagnosis and excel for a lifetime. Learn more about the Ruth Cheatham Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility:

  • A Cancer survivor or undergoing cancer treatment
  • Between the ages of 17 and 26
  • Enrolled or Accepted in an accredited undergrad, graduate, or trade school
  • A full-time student (24 credit hours a year)
  • A U.S. Resident




Description:

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR cancer survivors.

THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CANCER PATIENTS AND CANCER SURVIVORS, AGE 17-26, WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH AN ACCREDITED UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL, TRADE SCHOOL OR GRADUATE SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO APPLICANTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND PERSONAL HARDSHIP. PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME TO FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY. THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR HANDICAP.


SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

  • A CANCER SURVIVOR OR UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT
  • BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17 AND 26
  • ENROLLED OR ACCEPTED IN AN ACCREDITED UNDERGRAD, GRADUATE, OR TRADE SCHOOL
  • A FULL-TIME STUDENT (24 CREDIT HOURS A YEAR)
  • A U.S. RESIDENT




Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact The Ruth Cheatham Foundation at mail@ruthcheathamfoundation.org