Lakken’s Legacy Survivor Scholarship Grant

The Lakken’s Legacy Survivor Scholarship, offered by the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, awards $1,000 to brain tumor survivors pursuing education beyond high school. This initiative honors Lakken, who faced challenges during her cancer journey yet remained passionate about education. The scholarship aims to support individuals diagnosed with brain or spinal cord tumors before age 21, ensuring they have the opportunity to continue their studies in various educational institutions. It's a commitment to empower survivors and foster their dreams.

Thank you for applying for the Lakken's Legacy Survivor Scholarship. In a scholarship essay she submitted regarding why she wanted to become a teacher, Lakken wrote, “there is nothing more rewarding than knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of others, and that is what I hope to do.” To fulfill her wish of helping others, Lakken’s family is offering one $1,000 scholarship to any brain tumor survivor, furthering their education after high school.

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.