Kay's Foundation Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
June 30, 2026
82 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Kay's Foundation Scholarship
Organization: Kay's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Purpose: Provide financial assistance to qualifying graduating high school seniors, currently battling cancer or in remission, to further their education through financial support.
Geographic Scope: Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), Pennsylvania (PA), Virginia (VA), or New Jersey (NJ) - COCAI Region 2
Focus Areas: Education support for youth with cancer diagnosis or in remission pursuing higher education or trade school
Eligibility Requirements
- Cancer Status: Applicant must have received a diagnosis of cancer and currently undergoing treatment, OR be in remission
- Geographic: Reside in and/or have attended a pediatric oncology camp in COCAI Region 2 (DE, MD, PA, VA, or NJ)
- Education Level: Be a candidate for graduation from High School or accredited state vocational institution or GED - OR be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or verified trade school beyond their first year
- GPA: Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 or equivalent (lower GPA considered case-by-case)
- Intent: Must be planning and prove enrollment in an undergraduate program or verified trade school
- Gap Year: Applications accepted for students taking a gap year
- Conflicts: May not be related to any active Kay's Foundation board member
What They Fund
- Undergraduate education at two or four-year institutions
- Registered trade school programs
Contact Information
Address: Kay's Foundation, 560 People's Plaza #111, Newark, DE 19702
Email: andrew@kaysfdn.org
Website: kaysfdn.org
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an application along with the following supporting documents:
1. Essay: Describing how you have overcome challenge(s) in your fight against cancer and how this journey has impacted you
2. Official Transcript: From secondary school
3. Activities List: List of volunteer and extracurricular activities
4. Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters from non-family members (e.g., teacher, coach, boss, community leader)
5. Proof of Enrollment: At a qualifying institution where the scholarship will be leveraged
Disbursement
- Scholarship will be paid directly to the applicant
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