The Inspire Scholarship Program

The Inspire Scholarship has awarded over $465,000 to childhood cancer survivors in the northern Nevada region since its inception in 2012. The program supports young adults affected by childhood cancer in pursuing higher education, vocational, or technical training.

Geographic Scope: Northern Nevada region

Focus Areas:

• Support for childhood cancer survivors and young adults currently in cancer treatment
• Financial and emotional support for higher education, vocational, and technical training
• Career development in various fields (nursing, medicine, architecture, aviation, etc.)

Eligibility:

• Must be in cancer treatment or a survivor of childhood cancer
• Must be between ages 15 and 25 years old
• Must be a current resident of northern Nevada or previously enrolled in an NNCCF program
• Must be accepted into an accredited university, community college, vocational, or technical school

Award Recipients: The program has awarded scholarships to multiple recipients annually (23 in 2019, 21 in 2019, 28 in 2020)

Background: The Inspire Scholarship program encourages childhood cancer survivors to pursue their dreams and become educated young adults. It provides both emotional and financial support to help survivors overcome the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of their cancer journey.

Contact:

• Phone: (775) 825-0888
• Address: 3550 Barron Way #9a, Reno, Nevada 89511
• Website: nvchildrenscancer.org

Application Process

No detailed application instructions provided in the website content. However, based on available information:

• Application Deadline: Historically around May (2020 deadline was May 8)
• Submission Format: Written application required
• Required Eligibility: Acceptance into an accredited university, community college, vocational, or technical school

Note: Applicants should contact NNCCF directly for current application materials, deadlines, and specific requirements.

Contact for Application Information

• Phone: (775) 825-0888
• Website: nvchildrenscancer.org/inspire-scholarship-program
• Address: 3550 Barron Way #9a, Reno, Nevada 89511