We are proud to announce the Red Shamrock Foundation (RSF) is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a pediatric cancer survivor in the state of Iowa!
Application Deadline: Extended until further notice.
Application Qualifications:
- Must be a pediatric cancer survivor who currently has cancer or has completed their treatment protocol. A pediatric cancer survivor is defined as someone who was diagnosed with cancer prior to their 21st birthday.
- Resident in the State of Iowa
- Graduating senior or has graduated in the State of Iowa
- Enrolling in college in 2016
Applications must include the following:
- 500 word essay (or less) describing how cancer has affected your life. What does survivorship mean to you? What would you tell someone who just found out they have cancer?
Please complete and mail the application (PDF, Word) and all requirements to:
Red Shamrock Foundation
3016 Raven Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
The winner will be selected by the Red Shamrock Foundation Board members.
The winner will be notified by phone within a month of submitting an application.
Applicants may re-apply in consecutive years. Recipients are not excluded from future RSF scholarship opportunities.
Ask any cancer survivor and you’ll find that 5 years in remission is a significant milestone. That especially holds true for the 80% of children diagnosed with cancer and have reached “5 years and clear” after treatment (
