Snowdrop Foundation Scholarship Application

  • To be eligible for a Snowdrop Foundation, Inc. scholarship, applicants must have been diagnosed with cancer before turning 20. This opportunity is available to childhood cancer survivors and current patients who are of college age and are either attending or planning to attend a trade school, college, university or in the United States.
  • Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship from Snowdrop Foundation.
  • Although all applications will be considered for funding from Snowdrop Foundation, we are not currently able to provide scholarships for all requests.
  • If you are not selected for a scholarship during this application period, Snowdrop Foundation will keep your original application on file. Applications will only be considered for review if they are completed in full. DUE APRIL 30, 2026
  • Please note that all scholarships will be paid to the third party designated on your application form. No scholarship monies will be paid directly to recipients.
  • If you are chosen as a recipient, Snowdrop Foundation must receive all necessary paperwork (including acceptance letter, tax forms, transcripts and anything else requested by Snowdrop Foundation) from you within one week of notification. If you are unable to provide the paperwork in a timely manner, your scholarship may be revoked.
  • It is the policy of Snowdrop Foundation not to discriminate, in its consideration of scholarship applications and in its awarding of scholarships, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual preference.
  • If you have questions regarding the completion of this application, please direct them to Trish Kline, trish@snowdropfoundation.org
  • ** Snowdrop Foundation reserves the right to contact you if further information is needed for consideration of your application for a scholarship.
 

Keep in mind this site does NOT have a “Come Back Later” function

Before submitting your application, review the form carefully to identify all required information. Gather all necessary details and documents in advance, then complete and submit the application in a single attempt.

 
 
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Application Form

 

**** If you are a RETURNING scholarship recipient You Do Not need to supply the following:

  1. (2) letters of recommendation from two different academic teachers addressing why you should receive this scholarship.
  2. A letter from your attending physician verifying your medical history and current medical situation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Scholarship Specific Information

 

By checking the box below, I understand that if I am selected as a recipient of a scholarship from Snowdrop Foundation, all funds will be distributed to the third-party payees that I have designated, and that no scholarship funds will be paid directly to me.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If you don't have your student ID Number yet Enter N/A

 
 

Personal Narrative

 

Please limit yourself to 200 words OR LESS for the following:

 
 
 

Volunteering Initiatives

 
 
 
 
 

Education

 
 
 

If not attending a University yet put N/A

 
 

Example 4.0

 
 
 
 

Medical Information

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Financial Information

Expected Expenses for Academic Year Indicated:

 
 
 
 
 

Most current tax return total annual income. If you do not file a tax return, you must show proof of any income such as SSI, W-2, Snap Benefits or other written documentation. If your parents or a guardian claim you, you must use their 990 total annual income.

 
 

Income and Supplemental Information

  • ATTACH ALL FILES HERE Maximum allowed attachments = 10

INCOME The first two pages of the most current tax return (Please provide all that apply)

  • 1. Your parents 2025 or 2024 tax return if they file jointly
  • 2. Your Father's and Mother's 2025 or 2024 individual return if they file separately
  • 3. Your personal 2025 or 2024 tax return
  • 4. If you do not file a tax return, you must show proof of any income such as SSI, W-2, Snap Benefits or other written documentation

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

  • * If you are a returning scholarship recipient you do not need to send A,B or C)
  • A. Two (2) letters of recommendation from two different academic teachers addressing why you should receive this scholarship. [If you are a returning scholarship recipient you do not need letters]
  • B. A letter from your attending physician verifying your medical history and current medical situation [If you are a returning scholarship recipient you do not need letters]
  • C. A copy of an acceptance letter from the college/university of your choice or a letter of good standing from the registrar [If you are a returning scholarship recipient you do not need letters]
  • D. One year of Academic Transcripts (High School, College or Combination depending on your year in school)
  • E. Applicant current picture

Completed applications and ALL supporting documents must be submitted by April 30, 2026 of application year to be considered for the Fall Semester. Late applications will not be considered.

 

Please note, this web form allows for a maximum of 10 attachments.

Drop your files here
 

If you have received a scholarship please make a note of amount.

 
 
 

Release

Snowdrop Foundation A Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt, Publicly Supported Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status. EIN 20-4478536 As the recipient of Snowdrop Foundation’s Scholarship,


I agree to have my name, photo and success story to be published in news, media, www.snowdropfoundation.org website, newsletters, brochures, speeches or any other promotional material.

 
 
 

As the parent/guardian of the applicant I agree that if he/she is the recipient of the scholarship that his/her name and photo may be published in the news media and his/her name, photo and success story to be published on www.snowdropfoundation.org website, newsletters, brochures, speeches or any other promotional material.

 
 
 
 
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"How has my experience with cancer shaped my personal values and influenced my career aspirations?"


Essays should not exceed 600 words.


  • If you are a RETURINING scholarship recipient no essay needed, just a quote about your experience with cancer.
 
 
 

Confidentiality Statement


Snowdrop Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding the confidentiality of any medical, financial, or personal information you share with us. We deeply value the trust you place in us to protect your information and ensure its security.


The information you provide remains your property. Snowdrop Foundation will only use it for the purposes for which it was provided or for purposes you have explicitly authorized in writing. We do not sell, share, or make your information available to third parties.


Access to your information is limited strictly to those involved in evaluating your eligibility for financial assistance and administering awards. We will not disclose your information to any third party without your written consent unless required by a court order, administrative directive, or other governmental mandate. In such cases, we will notify you in advance, allowing you the opportunity to seek a protective order or impose restrictions on the disclosure.


If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, Snowdrop Foundation may use your provided name, photograph, and the university you plan to attend in social media posts and email communications to celebrate your achievement and promote our scholarship program.


Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we remain committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all the information entrusted to us.