About the Scholarship

This award is available for young adult survivors of cancer who were 15 years or older during treatment, or 15 years or older during the treatment of their parent or sibling. Application requirements for the Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship Award are:Application form Essay Recommendation letter Doctor verification

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a young adult cancer survivor diagnosed between the ages of 15 to 35 OR young adult who has lost a parent/guardian to cancer OR has a parent/guardian with cancer. The parent/guardian must have been diagnosed with cancer when the young adult applicant was between the ages of 15-35 - may include initial or secondary diagnosis, relapse or active treatment. Must be 35 years or younger at the time of application. Must attend either a four-year college/university or graduate school in the fall. Students must be enrolled in bachelor's degree program or higher. Must be a United States resident planning to attend a U.S. educational institution. Must be actively involved in community service. Must be a permanent resident of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. OR attend college in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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