Cancer Fighter Scholarship
The Cancer Fighter Scholarship awards $1000 to up to 10 high school seniors who have been leaders in the fight against cancer.
We believe that "cancer fighters" can come in a number of forms. Some have battled cancer themselves. Some help a loved one or friend through their own fight. Some have been leaders in their school and community in the fight against cancer.
How to Apply
Eligibility Requirements
You must be a graduating senior from a public or private high school planning to attend a post-high school institution (two or four year college, vocational or technical school) within the United States. ​Financial need is not considered.
Our Application
1. Create a video showcasing (1) how you’ve been a cancer fighter, and (2) what you’ve learned from the fight.
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Be creative and have fun making your video! You must include "Peace out, cancer" at the end of your video in order to be eligible.
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All video submissions must be created by you and the content must be appropriate for publication on SMAC’s website. Video must be 60 - 90 seconds long, no more than 50 MB in size, and submitted in one of the following formats: .mov, .mp4, .mpg, .mpeg, .avi, .mwv. Video must not infringe on third-party rights.
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2. Complete our (super) brief online application.
We're asking for pretty basic stuff: your contact info, your high school's contact info, current GPA, college targets, and a list of your extracurricular activities.
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You'll upload your video through this application too!
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3. Submit everything online by our deadline.
Applications for the 2024 cycle were due April 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (PT). The deadline for the 2025 cycle will be announced this winter.
What's Next?
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Up to ten $1000 scholarship winners will be selected in late spring 2024 and winners will be notified via email.
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All winners will be required to supply a few bits of additional information so we can process awards.
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The winners' videos will be released on SMAC’s website in June 2024.
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Tuition money will be sent directly to the accredited institution to which you are accepted and plan to attend.
