Announcing the 2024 Conquering Childhood Cancer Scholarship

Life can sometimes present us with difficult, life-altering challenges. At Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, we witness the struggles that come with life-changing medical diagnoses daily. While we assist personal injury accident victims in seeking justice, supporting those affected by diseases or medical conditions requires different forms of assistance.

To help, we are proud to announce the 2024 Conquering Childhood Cancer Scholarship. Recovery from a medical condition, particularly pediatric cancer, involves numerous ups and downs. This scholarship aims to provide a platform for those impacted by childhood cancer to share their stories and offer hope to others in similar situations.

Scholarship Details

Award Amount: $1,000

Purpose: To support educational pursuits and highlight the strength and resilience of individuals impacted by childhood cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to individuals diagnosed with pediatric cancer or those with experiences supporting loved ones fighting the disease.
  • Available to current high school seniors, college students, and graduate students affected by cancer and who are legal residents of the United States.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the 2024 spring semester.
  • Employees, immediate family members, or residents of the same household as Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law employees are ineligible.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Application Requirements

  • Essay: Submit a 750-1,000 word essay detailing your journey as a childhood cancer survivor or your experiences supporting someone after a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Include your reaction to the diagnosis, life changes, and coping mechanisms. Share as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
  • Resume: Include a professional resume listing your experiences.
  • Transcript: Submit a transcript from your current school. High school students must also provide proof of acceptance to their college or university. Unofficial transcripts from the current school and the most recent official transcript from the prior school are acceptable.

We thank all applicants for sharing their personal stories and demonstrating their resilience. This scholarship is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of those who face childhood cancer.

Thank you to those who have applied for our 2024 Conquering Childhood Cancer Scholarship. Submissions have been closed and we will be announcing our scholarship recipient soon! Stay tuned!

Disclaimer: Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law will not sell or share students’ information collected during the application process with any third party. By submitting content, the applicant gives us permission to publish their content on our site and social media channels. Applicants will maintain the ownership rights of the original content.