Through the auspices of the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS), the Jean & Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure (BTC) Ambassador Scholarship Program will award $3,500 each to 4 applicants for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
Jessica Cook, Vice President of Patient and Family Services at NCCS, said “The generosity of the Jean and Jeanine Spencer Foundation plays an impactful role in empowering childhood cancer survivors through the Beyond The Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program. Their support is not just an investment in education but a powerful statement of hope for childhood cancer survivors chasing their dreams.”
Said Jeanine Spencer, “The Spencer Foundation is profoundly grateful to The National Children’s Cancer Society for giving us the opportunity to support this incredible program.”
These awards are made through a competitive application process; not all applicants will receive a scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be:
- A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor
- A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
- Accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of upcoming academic year
- Have a 2.5 minimum GPA
For more information and to download the application PDF, go to https://thenccs.org/scholarship/. The application and accompanying attachments must be postmarked by March 31, 2025.