2008 - 2009 Scholarship Applications
NOTE: The deadline for accepting applications has passed! The information below is for information purposes only!!
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program was established to support the financial needs of young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking a higher education. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, marital status, or disability; howerver, some of our services may have eligibility requirements within one or more of these categories.
There are five competitive scholarship awards. Please pay careful attention to the criteria for each award, as the eligibility requirements for the individual scholarships may vary. Applicants may apply for only one award.
Young Adult cancer survivors may apply for one of the following scholarship awards:
- Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Award
- Maryland Community Scholars Award (Maryland residents only)
- Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship Award
Young Adults who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer may apply for:
- Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship Award
- Barbara Palo Foster memorial Scholarship Award
- Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship Award
These competitive scholarships are awarded to the most qualified applicants who best demonstrate:
- Dedication to community service
- Commitment to educational and professional goals
- Use of their cancer experience to impact the lives of other young adults affected by cancer
- Medical hardship
- Financial need
In keeping with our founders' vision of serving the often unmet needs of young adults living with cancer, the UCF does not offer scholarships to young adult childhood cancer survivors through this program. Those persons who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15, that have had no other diagnoses after the age of 15, are not eligible to apply.
Instructions for Submitting an Application
Step 1: Please save/print the General Information document. The information in this reference document is relevant to all applications!
Step 2: Click on the application you wish to submit (shown below). Note: the applications are Microsoft Word documents with expandable fields.
Step 3: Save the application you have chosen on your computer.
Step 4: Complete the application (per the instructions), changing and saving your file as you would any Microsoft Word document.
Step 5: When you have finished, print the application and sign and date it as indicated.
Step 6: Mail the application and all required attachments (per the instructions). The mailing address is shown below.
Barbara Palo Foster Memorial Scholarship Application
Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Application
Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship Application
Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship
Maryland Community Scholars Award
Please mail completed applications to:
Kathryn Lalumiere
Scholarship Coordinator
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A505
Ellicott City, MD 21042
All applications must be received by the Ulman Cancer Fund no later than 5 pm, Saturday, May 10, 2008. Please allow 10 to 14 days for mail delivery. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The awards will be annnounced in early July and will be payable directly to the educational institution.
Please contact the UCF with any of your questions or concerns at 1-888-393-FUND or e-mail us at scholarship@ulmanfund.org.