Lakken’s Legacy Sibling Scholarship Grant

The Lakken’s Legacy Sibling Scholarship, established by the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, honors Lakken Burzynski's courage and resilience in her battle with cancer. This $1,000 scholarship is designed for siblings of children diagnosed with brain tumors, emphasizing support for families impacted by such challenges. Eligible applicants must be 21 or younger at diagnosis and reside in the U.S. This initiative promotes positivity and hope, continuing Lakken's legacy of strength and family support.

Thank you for applying for the Lakken's Legacy Sibling Scholarship. This is an excerpt from a scholarship essay Lakken had submitted. To honor her legacy and her love for her family, we are offering this $1,000 scholarship to any sibling of a child diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Eligibility

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor before the age of 21, Reside in the United States and have not been awarded a CBTF scholarship within the last 12 months. Applicants must be a senior in high school or older. This $1000 scholarship is for students attending or preparing to attend two-year, four-year, graduate and technical schools.