MONROE - Nicholas Hendrickson, Monroe, is the recipient of an American Cancer Society college scholarship for the 2008 academic year. This fall, Hendrickson will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is among 15 cancer survivors from Wisconsin awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the American Cancer Society.
Hendrickson plans to pursue a career in the health field. "My cancer diagnosis and treatment has affected many aspects of my life," Hendrickson says. "I am driven to continue my education, to help others through community service, and to someday make a difference to others as a health care professional."
The American Cancer Society's youth scholarship program enables young cancer survivors to demonstrate the academic and social accomplishments they have made in spite of their illness. In addition to overcoming the disease, many cancer survivors and their families must also overcome the financial burden of obtaining a college education - the youth scholarship program gives them an opportunity to pursue a degree by covering some of the cost. Similar to other scholarships, the recipients were chosen based on their commitment to academic or vocational goals, current financial need, leadership ability, and community service.
To be eligible to receive a scholarship from the American Cancer Society, applicants were required to meet the following criteria:
• Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and are currently under the age of 25.
• Be a legal resident of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin for at least a year.
• Accepted to attend an accredited two to four year university or vocational/technical school.
• Completed the application process including an essay describing the impact cancer has had on their life and how it will affect their future.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free (800) ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Hendrickson plans to pursue a career in the health field. "My cancer diagnosis and treatment has affected many aspects of my life," Hendrickson says. "I am driven to continue my education, to help others through community service, and to someday make a difference to others as a health care professional."
The American Cancer Society's youth scholarship program enables young cancer survivors to demonstrate the academic and social accomplishments they have made in spite of their illness. In addition to overcoming the disease, many cancer survivors and their families must also overcome the financial burden of obtaining a college education - the youth scholarship program gives them an opportunity to pursue a degree by covering some of the cost. Similar to other scholarships, the recipients were chosen based on their commitment to academic or vocational goals, current financial need, leadership ability, and community service.
To be eligible to receive a scholarship from the American Cancer Society, applicants were required to meet the following criteria:
• Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and are currently under the age of 25.
• Be a legal resident of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin for at least a year.
• Accepted to attend an accredited two to four year university or vocational/technical school.
• Completed the application process including an essay describing the impact cancer has had on their life and how it will affect their future.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free (800) ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
