2026-2027 Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

I. General Information

NOTE: Before you begin this application, gather the required documents noted above to complete the online application process. Once you begin the form, there is no save function.
Name(Required)
Are you still in treatment?(Required)
Address(Required)

I am currently enrolled in(Required)

My current grade level(Required)
(General Education is Ok)
Are you eligible for a Pell Grant?(Required)
Do you or your family qualify for Medicaid?(Required)
Do you have an IEP or have you used a disability resource?(Required)
Essay Permission(Required)
Candlelighters would like to use the short answer prompts as examples for future scholarship applicants or to share at various events or to funders. If you agree to Candlelighters sharing your essay, please check yes.

II. Required Documents

Please read the instructions carefully before each field below before uploading the required documents.
Upload a document that answers the following: How do you plan to finance your education? Have you received other financial aid or scholarships? If so, from what source? Are there any other family members currently pursuing post-secondary education? What would be the financial impact if you do not receive the scholarship? Please provide any additional financial information you would like us to consider.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.
    The letter of recommendation must come from a professor or an academic advisor/counselor that answers the following questions: How does the applicant show their commitment to pursuing their goals? Please include anything you think would be helpful for us to know about the applicant when considering them for the scholarship award. Letter must be typed and dated.
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    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.
      Please answer the following short prompts (one to two paragraphs per prompt, max). Prompts will be scored based on relevancy and depth. We encourage applicants to take time to reflect before submitting the answers to each question. How has your experience with cancer influenced your perspective on life? What drives you to further your education? Why is it important to you to pursue your goals? Have you been involved with Candlelighters or other cancer organizations? If so, please describe your experience. (Optional).
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      Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

        III. Family Data (Optional)

        We are interested in learning more about our community and collecting information that will allow us to apply for grant funding in the future. We greatly appreciate you providing answers to the following questions. Please note that these questions are optional and all answers will be kept confidential and will have no impact on the approval process for this scholarship.
        Race & Ethnicity
        Please check all that apply
        Highest Level Education for Parent or Caregiver 1
        Level of Education for Parent or Caregiver 2
        Military Status