The Tom Olen Memorial Fund Scholarship is to offer financial support towards college expenses to a graduating senior who has been directly affected by cancer. The scholarship committee will select a recipient based on several factors including, but not limited to, financial need, medical hardship, dedication to community service, commitment to educational and professional goals, personality, creativity, and a testimony to his or her eligibility for this scholarship.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, the applicant must:
- Have confirmed attendance as an incoming undergraduate student at a fully accredited college or university in the United States
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be a resident of Massachusetts
- Have been affected by cancer (this may include currently battling cancer, being a cancer survivor, having a parent, guardian, or sibling who is currently fighting cancer, or having lost a parent, guardian, or sibling to cancer)
How to Apply
Fill out the application below and include a brief 350-word essay highlighting your experience with cancer and any future career/personal ambitions.
