Camp Rainbow Gold College Scholarship
With the increased survival rate of children with cancer, a new opportunity emerges — the opportunity for the cancer survivor to achieve his or her dreams. For many, the financial impact from a cancer diagnosis puts higher education out of reach.
The American Cancer Society Camp Rainbow Gold College Scholarship Program provides young adults with a history of cancer that have attended Camp Rainbow Gold Oncology Camp an opportunity to pursue post-secondary education, fulfill their dreams and realize their full potential.
Download an application packet [NEW APPLICANTS | PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS], and call 208-422-0176 to talk to American Cancer Society's Childhood and Family Services Director about the program.
Scholarship eligibility requirements
College-bound or college-enrolled students who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the American Cancer Society's Camp Rainbow Gold College Scholarship Program.
- Must be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicants must be age 25 or younger at the time of application.
- Scheduled to graduate from high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Mew Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
- Accepted without condition to an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or above.
- Must become a full-time student at an accredited university, college, community college or vocation technical school in the upcoming academic year.
- Must have been affiliated with Camp Rainbow Gold as a camper or a junior counselor.
Award
The American Cancer Society's Camp Rainbow Gold College Scholarship program provides a possible lifetime award of up to $20,000 per student. This award is offered at $5,000 increments per year. After the initial award, scholarship renewal in subsequent years is based on successfully meeting program eligibility requirements, continuous academic achievement, and level of commitment as an American Cancer Society volunteer.
The number of scholarships available is determined by donations for the program. Due to limited resources, Camp Rainbow Gold is not able to award scholarships to all cancer survivors.
Criteria for selection
All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Camp Rainbow Gold volunteer scholarship committee and are based on the following weighted criteria:
- Community Service/Activities: Based on a composite of extracurricular activities, community involvement, any hors or awards received, and involvement with the American Cancer Society.
- Goals and Leadership Essay: Based on a composite of long-term career plans, determination to reach goals, expression, and organization of thought.
- Letters of Recommendation: Based on a composite of the three provided recommendations.
- GPA/Academic Accomplishments: Based on the overall high school GPA as well as GPA from any college level experience, and any academic honors or awards received.
Note: Scholarships may be used for enrollment and attendance tuition, fees, and books required for course instruction at an accredited university, college, community college or vocational/technical school.
Download an application packet [NEW APPLICANTS | PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS], and call 208-422-0176 to talk to American Cancer Society's Childhood and Family Services Director about the program.
Other College Aid Programs: American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society state or regional chapters also offer college aid programs. Find a list of other scholarship programs offered to survivors of childhood cancer.
