Young Heroes Scholarships
In addition to all of the funds raised for our local Children’s hospital, Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is helping pediatric cancer survivors nationally through the Young Heroes Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2006 through a generous grant from Texas Rangers Infielder, Michael Young and his wife, Cristina Barbosa Young, to provide scholarships to pediatric cancer survivors attending college. In its fourth year, the scholarship program has already benefited 50 pediatric cancer survivors.
The Youngs also host our Ambassadors and Scholarship winners to a Texas Ranger baseball game, complete with a meal and meet and greet with Michael and the chance to be introduced on the field! It is one of the highlights of our year!
2010 Young Heroes Scholarship Application Deadline Feb. 26
Through
the generosity of Texas Rangers All-Star and MVP and 2009 Marvin Miller
Award Winner, Michael Young and his wife, Cristina Barbosa-Young, and
the Texas Rangers Foundation, Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is proud to offer
scholarships to be given to survivors of pediatric cancer in the amount
of $2,500 and $1000 for Fall 2010 to attend an institution of higher
learning.
Applications will be screened based on the following criteria:
- Students must be pediatric cancer survivors.
- Students must enroll in a college/university in Fall 2010.
- Student essay, maximum 500 words, entitled “How my personal
journey with cancer has prepared me for college.” Scoring will be based
on content, originality and overall impression. (80%)
- School/community recommendations (20%)
Selection Process: A committee of Wipe Out Kids' Cancer volunteers
will select up to ten applications to be submitted for consideration by
Michael and Cristina Barbosa-Young. All applicants will be notified of
the final decision by early May, 2010.
Application Deadline: "in house" Friday, February 26, 2010.
Questions? Please call Wipe Out Kids' Cancer at 214.987.4662.
2010 Young Heroes Scholarship Application Form