Sunshine Kids Scholarship
Opens Feb 24 2025 08:00 AM (CST)
Deadline Mar 31 2025 11:59 PM (CDT)
Description


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Pediatric oncology patient/survivor diagnosed at age 18 or younger who has been registered as a Sunshine Kid for at least 3 months
  • Has participated in Sunshine Kids programs
  • Under 23 years of age
  • Must be a graduating high school senior, previous high school graduate, or current college student
  • Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
    • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.

Award Information:

  • Multiple awards expected for 2025
  • Award amount varies by college/degree type:
    • 4-Year College - Annual award of $5,000 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four (4) years, totaling $20,000 in scholarships.
    • 2-Year College - Annual award of $2,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four (4) years, totaling $10,000 in scholarships.
  • If awarded, must enroll in 9 credit hours per semester each academic year

What Is Needed for This Application?

  • Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
  • One (1) essay
  • Two (2) recommendation forms (completed by your reference through the application site)
  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Education information
  • Resume (involvement in activities and service)

Language Considerations:

  • This application is offered in both English and Spanish.
  • To view your application in Spanish, click the "EN" dropdown button in the top right corner of the screen and select "Español".
  • You may toggle between English and Spanish while filling out your application.

Renewal Students:

  • Current recipients of the Sunshine Kids Scholarship who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application. 
  • How Do I Renew My Award? 
    • Please do not create a new application for the general scholarship. A Renewal Application will be created for you by the GHCF Scholarships Team. 
    • Keep an eye out for an email from GHCF Scholarships on February 24 with more instructions about renewing your award.
Apply

Sunshine Kids Scholarship



Eligibility Criteria:

  • Pediatric oncology patient/survivor diagnosed at age 18 or younger who has been registered as a Sunshine Kid for at least 3 months
  • Has participated in Sunshine Kids programs
  • Under 23 years of age
  • Must be a graduating high school senior, previous high school graduate, or current college student
  • Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
    • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.

Award Information:

  • Multiple awards expected for 2025
  • Award amount varies by college/degree type:
    • 4-Year College - Annual award of $5,000 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four (4) years, totaling $20,000 in scholarships.
    • 2-Year College - Annual award of $2,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four (4) years, totaling $10,000 in scholarships.
  • If awarded, must enroll in 9 credit hours per semester each academic year

What Is Needed for This Application?

  • Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
  • One (1) essay
  • Two (2) recommendation forms (completed by your reference through the application site)
  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Education information
  • Resume (involvement in activities and service)

Language Considerations:

  • This application is offered in both English and Spanish.
  • To view your application in Spanish, click the "EN" dropdown button in the top right corner of the screen and select "Español".
  • You may toggle between English and Spanish while filling out your application.

Renewal Students:

  • Current recipients of the Sunshine Kids Scholarship who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application. 
  • How Do I Renew My Award? 
    • Please do not create a new application for the general scholarship. A Renewal Application will be created for you by the GHCF Scholarships Team. 
    • Keep an eye out for an email from GHCF Scholarships on February 24 with more instructions about renewing your award.
Apply
Opens
Feb 24 2025 08:00 AM (CST)
Deadline
Mar 31 2025 11:59 PM (CDT)