Rock E. Mangus Scholarship
Keeping education within reach, after cancer.
The Rock E. Mangus Cancer Survivors Scholarship Fund supports students whose education has been significantly impacted by a cancer diagnosis, their own or that of a financially supportive family member.
How it started
A founder's second way to give back.
Rock E. Mangus, founder of Mission of Hope Cancer Fund, was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in February 1993. As a survivor, he dedicated himself to helping others facing cancer through direct financial assistance.
Rock saw one more way MHCF could support patients and their families: helping those who want to go to college. That idea became the Rock E. Mangus Cancer Survivors Scholarship Fund.
Purpose
To provide educational support to youth, young adults, and adults returning to college who have had a cancer diagnosis, or whose immediate family member has.
Qualifications
Who can apply.
Any college-bound or current student whose education has been significantly impacted by a cancer diagnosis, of themselves or a financially supportive family member, will be considered.
Applicants must provide:
An overall GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Accepted without condition to an accredited university, college, community college, or vocational school in an undergraduate program.
A completed application and questionnaire.
A defined intended use for the scholarship money, which must be applied to school-related expenses.
Documentation of the cancer diagnosis from the treating physician.
Three reference letters: one from an educator and two from non-related persons over the age of 21.
Award amount
How the scholarship works.
$250 to $500 per school year
Based on the number of credit hours in which the applicant is enrolled. Amounts may vary with the availability of funds.
Renewable for up to four years
Scholarships renew for up to four consecutive school years. No applicant will be awarded more than $4,000.
Selected by committee
Recipients are chosen based on hardship, financial need, and prior academic success.
Ready to apply?
Download the application packet. Questions about applying? Call or email our office and we'll be glad to help.
You don't have to do this alone
Need help with the cost of cancer care?
Start with our Client Assistance Form. We'll call you to talk through your needs, usually in about 15 to 20 minutes.
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