College Scholarships

“I realize how hard she (my mom) was fighting to be there for me and my brother and that my giving up would let her down. I need to make something of myself for her and for my family, but most importantly, for myself. She taught me that life is worth fighting for.”
–Stefanie Little, 2011 Komen Scholarship Recipient

Program Overview

Since its inception in 2001, the Komen College Scholarship program has awarded over fifty scholarships to students who have lost parents to breast cancer. Each student receives $10,000 per year for up to four years while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients serve as Komen Ambassadors, engaging their campuses and social networks in raising breast cancer awareness by participating at local Race for the Cure events and volunteering with local Affiliates. Current scholarship recipients are attending universities such as Alabama A&M University, California State University San Marcos, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Old Dominion University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Toledo. three-college-scholarship
Three of the four recent scholarship recipients at the 2011 Komen Leadership Conference in Fort Worth, Texas

Applicant Qualifications

  • Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer
  • OR Must be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger
  • Must be no older than 25 years old
  • Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior
  • Must plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington DC can attend state-supported schools in Maryland and Virginia)
  • Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S. (or US Territory)
  • Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency

Our Need

For the 2013-2014 school year, we are actively seeking financial support so we can expand the program by awarding up to seven scholarships for deserving students with the opportunity to fulfill their academic dreams and achieve what most parents would consider their ultimate wish—to give their children the opportunity to discover their passions and pursue their dreams.

Visit komen.org for more information or to make a gift

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Kelsey Crow poses with Amb. Nancy Brinker in Fort Worth, TX