Purple Pansies Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Academic status: High school senior accepted into an accredited college, university or vocational school, OR already enrolled in one of these schools
Other requirements
- Personal connection to pancreatic cancer: You have lost an immediate family member (parent or guardian) to pancreatic cancer, OR you, or a parent, guardian, grandparent, or immediate family member has survived or is currently fighting pancreatic cancer
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Not specified; appears to be open to all US applicants
Overview
Mission: Support students affected by pancreatic cancer to further their education and ease the burden the disease has on their lives.
Eligibility Requirements
- Personal connection to pancreatic cancer: You have lost an immediate family member (parent or guardian) to pancreatic cancer, OR you, or a parent, guardian, grandparent, or immediate family member has survived or is currently fighting pancreatic cancer
- Academic status: High school senior accepted into an accredited college, university or vocational school, OR already enrolled in one of these schools
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Timeline (2026 cycle - for reference)
- Application deadline: March 1
- Finalists selected: April 13
- Final decision: June 1
Contact Information
- Email: info@purplepansies.org
- Phone: (470) 509-5229
Additional Information
- Non-discrimination statement: Selection determined by meeting application requirements and essay evaluation only; not influenced by gender, race, national origin, sexual preference or other criteria
- Privacy: Applicant information will not be sold to third parties and will be deleted after selection period. Award recipient information may be used for public relations only with direct written consent
- Application status: Applications are now closed for 2026; next cycle expected to open later in 2026
How to Apply
Application Process
Step 1: Complete the scholarship application form
Step 2: Upload required documents (essay and supporting materials)
Step 3: Submit by deadline
Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Essay (specific prompt not detailed in available materials)
- Supporting documents demonstrating pancreatic cancer connection
Deadline
- Application deadline: March 1 (annual)
Contact for Questions
- Email: info@purplepansies.org
What Purple Pansies Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $425K
- Median grant
- $213K
- Range
- $50K–$375K
- By dollars: Arizona 88%, Georgia 12%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA.
Example grants
The Translation Genomics · Phoenix, AZ
Research and Clinical Trials
$375K
The Piedmont Healthcare Foundation · Atlanta, GA
$50K
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