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?
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!
