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Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship Program

United Breast Cancer Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Students whose parent has passed from breast cancer
  • Students with a parent diagnosed with breast cancer
  • Non-traditional students who have survived their own breast cancer diagnosis

Overview

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Program Purpose: Created by UBCF Executive Director Stephanie Mastroianni in honor of her mother, Audrey B. Mastroianni, who had a deep love for the arts and education and passed from breast cancer. The program aims to help students continue their education and succeed in something they love.

Eligibility:

  • Students whose parent has passed from breast cancer
  • Students with a parent diagnosed with breast cancer
  • Non-traditional students who have survived their own breast cancer diagnosis

Award Purpose:

  • Support for college/university education
  • Helps reduce financial burden on families affected by breast cancer
  • Honors the legacy of mothers lost to breast cancer

Program Schedule:

  • Offered twice per year
  • Spring cycle (application deadline typically in May)
  • Fall cycle (application deadline typically in October)

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 1-877-822-4287
  • Email: Info(at)ubcf(dot)info
  • Address: 205 Depot Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746

Background:
Program Manager notes that scholarship recipients are "a very special breed" of students who have learned strength and tenacity from their mothers and are committed to honoring them by pursuing their education.

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Determine eligibility:
- Parent passed from breast cancer, OR
- Parent currently diagnosed with breast cancer, OR
- You are a non-traditional student who survived breast cancer

2. Contact UBCF for application materials
- Phone: 1-877-822-4287
- Email: Info(at)ubcf(dot)info

3. Submit application during application cycle (typically May or October)

4. Provide personal statement explaining your circumstances and educational goals

5. UBCF reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients

Application Periods:

  • Spring: Application deadline typically in May

  • Fall: Application deadline typically in October

  • Note: Deadlines may be extended (e.g., 2014 Fall deadline was extended to June 16)
  • Required Materials:
    Specific required documents are not detailed on the website. Contact UBCF directly for complete application requirements.

    What United Breast Cancer Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    2
    Total given
    $55K
    Median grant
    $28K
    Range
    $10K–$45K
    • By dollars: Kentucky 82%, Maryland 18%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Annapolis, MD.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Cancer
    • Education

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