Scott Delgadillo Scholarship
The Friends of Scott Foundation (Friends to Children With Cancer) offers a scholarship
each year to cancer patients currently on treatment or to survivors. Education was
important to Scott. It was his dream to attend the University of Notre Dame. In
his memory FSF offers a scholarship program for individuals who have been diagnosed
with childhood cancer. We realize the importance of continuing education and know
that pursuing this goal is difficult when given a life-threatening diagnosis.
Our scholarship program is designed to provide funding to survivors who want to
continue their education through technical school, vocational school, junior college,
or a four-year college or university. For more information on how to apply for the
FSF scholarship, please send an e-mail to Barbara Bailey
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2010 Friends of Scott Scholarship Program
The Friends of Scott Foundation Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship will be awarded
to a cancer patient or cancer survivor based on financial need and personal hardship.
The recipient will be selected by the Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a cancer survivor or currently receiving treatment.
- Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited undergraduate
or graduate school.
- Applicant must submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university
of choice. (Pending acceptance of enrollment is allowed. Please update information
when received.)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- A signed statement from applicant's attending physician verifying applicant's medical
history. (Medical information will be kept confidential and will only be reviewed
for application consideration.)
- The applicant must submit a 500 word essay describing "How has my experience with
cancer impacted my life?"
- The applicant must complete the scholarship application including a signature. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
- Scholarship recipients must submit a release form stating that their photos and
success stories can appear on the Friends of Scott website.
Selection Process and Awards:
Applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship
Committee. All selections made by the committee are final.
Program Limits
- The Friends of Scott Foundation is not responsible for applications that are lost,
misplaced, or delayed through the mail.
- The application is confidential and becomes the property of the Friends of Scott
Foundation.
Application Checklist:
- Complete, sign and date application
- Proof of enrollment
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter from attending physician
- 500 word essay
- Application packet must be postmarked no later than May 01, 2010.
Only include items requested. Do not staple your documents. Please mail your application
to:
Friends of Scott Foundation
Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship Fund
6977 Navajo Rd. #168
San Diego, CA 92119
How can the award be used?
Scholarship funds may be used for education related expenses, including tuition,
books, school supplies, room and board, or transportation.
When will the scholarship be awarded?
Scholarships will be awarded in June 2010
Please print out the
application for submission
2009 Scholarship Recipients
Matthew Vosejpka
Matthew Vosejpka is headed to the University of Minnesota to pursue a degree in
Nursing. Matthew underwent a bone marrow transplant for high-risk acute lymphoblastic
leukemia. He is involved in an organization called Hope Kids, which helps other
sick kids by providing support and hope. His application essay stated,"I want to
help other sick people battle their illnesses...and play as much a role in helping
others as the people who took care of me did when I was sick."
Nadia Torkzadeh
Our second recipient, Nadia Torkzadeh, started her own non-profit organization called
CANcer Kids CAN help! After her battle with leukemia, she wanted to reach out to
newly diagnosed children by giving them special gifts with encouraging notes attached.
Nadia plans to major in Art with a minor in Psychology at the University of Kansas.
She wants to become an art therapist to facilitate the emotional healing of people
who have experienced illness or trauma.
Pedro Guardado III
Finally, we celebrate one of our own as Pedro Guardado III heads to San Diego State
University! While undergoing treatment for T-cell leukemia at Rady Children's Hospital,
Pedro will study business administration and civil engineering. In his essay, Pedro
shared, "The mental strength that I have gained from this experience cannot be explained
into words; ever since the first day of treatment I have kept a positive outlook...I
plan to go to college with the same attitude...get an education, and be someone
in life."