Mesothelioma.com Scholarship

Special requirement

Essay required

Academic

Overview

The Mesothelioma.com Scholarship provides $4,000 to help a student whose life has been impacted by cancer pay for college. It is open to those who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma), and those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member, or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer. To qualify, you need a minimum grade point average of 3.2 or higher. To apply, you should submit a letter of recommendation, a transcript, proof of enrollment, and a list of honors and volunteer work.

Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 March 31, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.mesothelioma.com

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!