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Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

Surviving cancer is an extraordinary achievement, but the journey doesn’t stop there. The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program empowers childhood cancer survivors to take the next step by pursuing their dreams in higher education. These annual scholarships celebrate the resilience and determination that have carried them through their fight and into a new chapter of growth and opportunity.

As one of the leading programs of its kind, the Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship sets the standard in both the number of recipients and total dollars awarded. Each academic year, 50 scholarships are granted to help survivors achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

Since 2008, over $2.7 million has been awarded to 257 inspiring individuals, helping them turn their dreams into a reality.

Eligibility Requirements

We are now accepting applications for our Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program!

We will be accepting applications by email submission or by mail.

• For email submissions, please send the completed application and accompanying attachments to Shelly Schuetz at scholarships@theNCCS.org by March 31, 2026.
• For mailed-in submissions, the completed applications and accompanying attachments must be postmarked by March 31, 2026.
• Applications received or post-marked after March 31, 2026, will not be accepted.

Applicants must be:

• A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor
• A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
• Accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year

The NCCS is deeply grateful to the Engelhardt Family Foundation and The Spencer Foundation for their unwavering support of our program!

Recipients will be notified in early July 2026.