Cancer Support Scholarship

2026 CURE - Cancer Support Scholarship: Youth Education Assistance for Cancer Survivors

The CURE  Cancer Support Scholarship was created by the Lep Foundation for Youth Education for students diagnosed with cancer (a public charity providing financial assistance to survivors of childhood & adolescent cancers seeking to further their education).

Purpose

CURE Magazine is the indispensable guide to every stage of the cancer experience combining science and humanity to make cancer understandable. The Lep Foundation and CURE Media Group work in a collaborative effort to support students diagnosed with cancer and have shown the courage and determination to complete their college education despite significant challenges. This scholarship will help cover college costs for these individuals who have experienced financial hardship due to overwhelming medical expenses. The scholarship will be awarded to a qualified individual seeking to further their education by attending college. The amount of the scholarship is $5,000.

Eligibility

The scholarship is designated for students who were diagnosed with cancer and whose disease and related treatments placed a significant financial burden on them and their families. Scholarship recipients must furnish a letter of confirmation by a licensed physician as proof of their cancer diagnosis. Please note that this documentation will be required following the award notification and should not be submitted with the application. Applicant must be a US citizen residing in the USA.

Additional Criteria

The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement through evidence of working to one’s potential and be accepted for admission at an institution of higher education, e.g. college, community college, university, or vocationalschool. All grades must be substantiated by official documentation.

Submission Materials

All items must be submitted to be considered eligible

Applications must include a one-page essay regarding your diagnosis and the challenges that you and your family faced due to cancer and cancer-related treatments. Include information regarding your goals and future ambitions. Provide a copy of school transcript and three (3) letters of recommendation from nonfamily members. All listed submission materials and application information must be received for the application to be reviewed. PDF and DOC format only, no JPGS.

Deadline

Submission materials must be emailed no later than June 1, 2026 to: thelepfoundation@gmail.com. Due to the high volume of applicants, only award recipients will be notified.

Scholarship awards may be used for tuition costs. All checks are paid to the school directly. In order to receive payment, a student must have the school send the Foundation the completed Verification of Enrollment form, where upon we will issue a check, payable to the school, and mail it directly to the school to establish a credit in the name of the student. The student will be notified when the check is mailed. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up on all matters relating to his or her scholarship award.