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College Scholarships
For “would-be” college-bound students who have lost a parent or guardian to breast cancer, or have themselves been diagnosed with breast cancer, the dream of a college education may feel as unreachable as the stars. Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, provides scholarships to students whose lives have been affected by breast cancer—scholarships that can ease the significant financial burden of attending college.
Program Overview
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The scholarship awards $10,000 per year for up to four years, for a student to attend a state university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Komen scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential, and applicants must be no older than 25 years as of May 2012. Scholarship recipients serve as “Komen Collegiate Ambassadors” and must volunteer their time to breast cancer awareness activities for at least 20 hours per semester. Since its inception in 2001, the Komen College Scholarship program has awarded over fifty scholarships to students who have lost parents to breast cancer. Current scholarship recipients are attending universities such as Alabama A&M University, California State University San Marcos, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Old Dominion University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Toledo. |
 Cristina Nemeth presents SGKNJA with $10,828 from her benefit held in honor of her mom. |
“Losing a parent to breast cancer is devastating in so many ways,”
“Susan G. Komen gave me the opportunity to receive the education I needed,” said Cristina. “When I was sitting in the room for my final scholarship interview, I promised that I would make a difference against breast cancer. At the time, I just didn’t know how I would do it. Then I finally figured out how. I would hold a benefit in my mother's honor, because I want a world where no child loses a parent to breast cancer. The money we raise would go to the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate to help achieve their goal of a world without breast cancer.”And so, on May 12, 2011, at Portobello Banquets in Oakland, NJ, Cristina hosted A Pink Remembrance: A Tribute to Theresa Urspruch Nemeth, in memory of her mother who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 34. Over 200 people attended the event, and all the net proceeds—a remarkable sum of $10,828—were donated to the North Jersey Affiliate. A true testimonial to how the act of giving back, goes back and forth. Bravo Cristina.
Applicant Qualifications
Our NeedFor the 2012-2013 school year, we are actively seeking financial support so we can expand the program by awarding up to seven scholarships for deserving students with the opportunity to fulfill their academic dreams and achieve what most parents would consider their ultimate wish—to give their children the opportunity to discover their passions and pursue their dreams. Visit komen.org for more information or to make a gift How to Apply |
 Kelsey Crow poses with Amb. Nancy Brinker in Fort Worth, TX |
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