College scholarships for families dealing with cancer?

My family has been affected by cancer, and someone mentioned there might be scholarships available for families in our situation. Does anyone know of any specific scholarships that support families who have dealt with cancer?

Certainly, there are quite a few scholarships that are specifically catered to support students who are cancer survivors or have parents who are cancer patients or survivors. Here are a few examples:

1. The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship: This is awarded to students who have battled any type of cancer, not limited to mesothelioma, as well as those who have a close family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer.

2. The Cancer for College Scholarships: This organization offers scholarships to cancer survivors or current cancer patients attending college in the U.S.

3. Susan G. Komen College Scholarship Program: This provides scholarships for students who lost a parent to breast cancer or whose parent underwent breast cancer treatment during the child's high school years.

4. Life Lessons Scholarship Program: This is for college-bound high school seniors and college students who have lost a parent or legal guardian.

5. The Jackie Spellman Scholarship Foundation: This is specifically for students whose lives have been impacted by leukemia or lymphoma.

Each of these scholarships has its own set of requirements, deadlines and application processes. It's also worth checking with local community organizations or hospital social work departments, as they may have information on smaller, local scholarships that are less competitive. Demonstrating financial need typically plays a substantial role, so make sure to have a clear understanding of your financial situation when applying.

Wishing all the best to you! You've already shown resilience in dealing with such a tough situation.