MESOTHELIOMA CANCER VICTIMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Mesothelioma cancers, as well as other terminal cancers, have an impact well beyond the victim alone.

Entries must answer:

How has receiving a cancer diagnosis for you or your loved one impacted your life? How did it impact you while your loved one was fighting their illness? What hardships did you or your family experience? How will this scholarship help you to reach your academic goals?

• Must be accepted to a US-based four-year university or college for any field

  of study (scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to your school)

• Must provide two letters of recommendation specific to this scholarship

An estimated 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer every year in the US and its impact is felt for a lifetime by tens of thousands of people who are dear to them. This scholarship will not only ease the winners’ financial obligations but will also help raise awareness about the widespread and devastating impact that mesothelioma and other cancers can have.

• Write your essay or record your video: Essay must be between 800-1,250 words. Videos should be at between 2 and 3 minutes.
• Fill out the online application at https://baronandbudd.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/scholarships/: Submit your essay or provide a link to your YouTube video. Please also submit a photo.
• Provide proof of enrollment: Finalists will be required to provide proof of enrollment for scholarship consideration and disbursement to the winner.