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Remembering Mom: The Barbara Franklin Cancer Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from young women between the age of 18-25 who have experienced loss due to the death of their mother, but desire to continue their educational path in spite of their mother’s absence.  (Mother-loss is not restricted to cancer).

Scholarship Award:

  • One scholarship will be awarded in the amount up to $500 for the 2008-2009 academic year (Up to $250 per semester).
  • Must show proof of enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Scholarship recipient will be honored at the 4th Annual Remembering Mom Lunch Celebration on May 10, 2008.

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a young woman between the ages of 18-25 with plans to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the 2008-2009 academic year.
  • Applicant must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
  • Applicant must live in the State of Texas.
  • Applicant must provide a copy of mother’s death certificate or obituary.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit the following items along with a completed application:

  • Copy of most recent academic transcript (with school’s seal), SAT or required assessment test for entry into institution of higher learning.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor or teacher/professor and one from a community leader such as a pastor/minister, school principal, employer, civic or political leader).
  • A typed 500-word essay about your motherloss experience and the importance to pursue an education in spite of your mother’s absence.
  • A selection committee will screen applications and essays.
  • The scholarship will be awarded to the student who best meets the eligibility requirements.
  • The scholarship recipient will be notified by telephone and invited to attend the Annual Remembering Mom Lunch Celebration on May 10, 2007. 

Deadline: 
Completed application form and typed essay must be received by April 30, 2008.  Applications/essays postmarked after the deadline and /or incomplete packages will be disqualified.

Download Application Here:

Where to mail applications:
Remembering Mom Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 670161
Dallas, Texas 75367-0161
www.rememberingmom.org



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