Tom Olen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship aims to offer financial support for college expenses to a graduating high school senior who has been directly affected by cancer (either personally or through their immediate family).
We are looking to help a student who wants to make a positive impact on the world. 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.
Do I qualify for the scholarship?
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have confirmed attendance as an incoming undergraduate student at a fully accredited college or university in the United States, its possessions or territories
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have a minimum GPA of 3.0
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be a resident of Massachusetts
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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)
What is required to apply?
Please include a brief 350-word essay or upload a 2-3 minute video that showcases a unique talent, shares your personal story, and/or highlights your future ambitions and how higher education will help you achieve them.
When do I need to apply by?
Applications Closed for 2025
Thank you to all of those who applied! Applicants will be notified by May 16th of their status. See you next year!
2024 Recipients
Congrats to Dustin Liang for taking home the $5,000 Tom Olen Memorial Fund Scholarship and Tanishtha Jha for earning the $2,500 runner-up scholarship!
