Dreamers and doers
We know how challenging it can be to plan for your future during or after cancer treatment. Hospital stays and interruptions in school may mean pausing your goals. And the high cost of cancer care can make affording higher education difficult.
As you navigate life after diagnosis or treatment, we’re here to help. The Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors provides up to $7,500 to cover tuition and tuition-related fees for virtual or in-person vocational, trade, two-year, or four-year undergraduate education for one year. Your future is now, and we want to support your dreams.
We would like to thank all of our partners who make this program possible. See a list of our sponsors.
To be eligible for the Scholarship program, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:
*Applicants cannot be related to any Blood Cancer United staff or Blood Cancer United National Board of Directors.
August 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET
Applications open for the 2027–28 academic year.
September 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET
Applications close.
March 2027
Award notifications are sent to applicants.
Each application is reviewed and scored by multiple reviewers in a blinded process. Affiliation with our organization does not influence scoring or selection. The Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors is competitive, with historical acceptance rate of approximately 18%.
Step 1: Access the Scholarship Portal
All applications must be submitted through the Scholarship Portal.
The application is available in English.
Step 2: Create an account or log in
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The Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors Class of 2026.
We’re excited to introduce our new class of awardees! From a children’s book author to a climate change researcher, and including future paramedics, journalists, and veterinarians, every member of this class has inspired us with their stories. As our honored Dreamers and Doers, they have set their sights high, reaching for the goals that drive them. We're honored to support their futures and we can't wait to see what they do next!
The scar on my chest is a reminder of the port that kept me alive during my battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). While my friends were learning multiplication, I was learning the names of medications. Amid that chaos, I found a second family in my caregivers, nurses, and the medical team who surrounded me with care. They did more than keep me alive; they kept me hopeful, comforted, and smiling. Through their compassion, I realized I wanted to become a nurse.
This scholarship will not only help financially, but also emotionally. I know what I went through isn’t rare, but living through it is.
Iliana R.
Learning patience and optimism throughout treatment allowed me to persevere through chemotherapy without giving up. Despite these challenges, I have continued to conduct STEM research focused on mitigating the impacts of climate change. Cancer pushed me to work harder through unforeseen obstacles, strengthening my determination to pursue my dream career at the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency.
Receiving this scholarship would be life-changing and significantly reduce the student loan debt I incur.
Felipe E.
One of the greatest challenges I faced was missing two full years of school during cancer treatment. While my classmates kept moving forward, my days were centered on hospital visits, medications, and procedures. When I was finally able to return to school, I was constantly trying to catch up. These challenges forced me to develop discipline, resilience, and determination. Receiving this scholarship would allow me to focus fully on my academic and career goals without the constant stress of financial uncertainty.
Surviving cancer taught me perseverance; my educational journey has taught me how to apply it.
Elijah L.
My battle with cancer did more than challenge my body as a child—it ignited a passion within me to help others the way my nurses helped me. I am committed to giving back by working with organizations that support children with cancer, offering my understanding as someone who has lived it. I want to be a voice for these children and remind them that their dreams are still possible.
While childhood cancer took much from me, it also gave me clarity. Through nursing, I hope to transform my experience from one of needing help into one of giving it every day. With the support of this scholarship, I can continue walking the path from survivor to caregiver.
Ashleigh C.
We are living in an exciting yet challenging era of blood cancer science and support. It takes all of us—researchers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, staff and partners, donors, and supporters—to make real, tangible progress for people we love affected by blood cancer. Learn more about what we’ve been able to do this year. Together.
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Elbit Systems of America
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Our founding donors are dedicated to helping patients, survivors, and families get the support they need. Thanks to these essential partners, we are proud to offer the Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors:
Alex Okafor Family Foundation
Ayres Family
Elbit Systems of America
Tour De Court
Alok Kapoor
Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
ACE Family Foundation
Alto-Shaam & the Jerry Maahs Memorial
Kaye Family
Madaffari Family
Marshall Family
Massey Services
Ragsdale Family
Walbridge Family Trust
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.