Young Professionals Committee (YPC) Scholarship Program

Young Professionals Committee (YPC) Scholarship Program

Overview: Cancer Care's YPC Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships to young adults entering college or currently enrolled in a four- or six-year program at an accredited college or university in the United States who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer.

Status: Scholarship application is currently closed and will reopen in June 2026.

Geographic Scope: United States (accredited colleges and universities)

Eligibility:

Young adults entering college or currently enrolled in a four- or six-year program

Attending an accredited college or university in the United States

Have lost a parent or guardian to cancer

Focus Areas: Supporting young people affected by cancer to pursue academic and personal goals while honoring the memory of deceased parents/guardians

Track Record: To date, Cancer Care's YPC has awarded 30 scholarships totaling $75,000

Seynabou Ba Fund

A special fund within the scholarship program created by a generous anonymous donor to honor the legacy of Seynabou Ba, the inaugural chair of Cancer Care's Young Professionals Committee. Seyna was moved by her own experience with cancer to join the YPC and support young people affected by cancer.

Contact Information:

Brooke Griffin, Director of Individual Giving

Email: bgriffin@cancercare.org

Phone: 800-813-HOPE (4673)

Address: 485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Organization Information:

Cancer Care EIN #: 13-1825919

Website: cancercare.org