Many students have battled health conditions that have created barriers for their education. Luckily, many companies and organizations want to help students with health conditions and their loved ones with their education.

Elam Baer and Janis Clay Epilepsy Scholarship
Sponsor: Elam Baer and Janis Clay
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: January 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who live in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Iowa and have shown courage in dealing with epilepsy, commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles that epilepsy may present.

Cancer for College Scholarship
Sponsor: Cancer for College
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to cancer patients and cancer survivors who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Harvey Simon Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: The Simon Cancer Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a four-year college or university during the Fall 2026 term. Applicant must have had a form of cancer sometime during their lifetime.

My Hometown Heroes Scholarship
Sponsor: My Hometown Heroes
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 17 and 39 years of age. Applicant must have at least one more year remaining in their college education journey.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Northwestern Mutual
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: February 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to cancer survivors, age 25 and under, who are high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Gabriela Blanco College Scholarships for Siblings of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Sponsor: Sofia’s Hope
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: March 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to siblings of a childhood cancer survivor, or a patient who is currently diagnosed with a childhood cancer and is in treatment. Sibling must live in same household as childhood cancer patient. Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment to an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The National Children’s Cancer Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to childhood cancer survivors under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with a cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and accepted into a post-secondary school in the upcoming fall term.