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Cherry Hawk Scholarship

Cherry Hawk Scholarship

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5000

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States

About This Scholarship

Cancer survivors who live in Southern California or enrol in a Southern California college or university are awarded the Cherry Hawk Scholarship each year. Students majoring in a sport-related field are given further preference.Cancer for College has given far more than $6 million and 1,600 scholarships to cancer survivors around the country since its founding in 1993. We provide numerous general, national, as well as a number of specialised scholarships each year. We have gathered them all into a single application for your convenience.

Eligibility Criteria For Cherry Hawk Scholarship

Here are some common factors that are often considered:

  • Athletic Performance: Demonstrating exceptional skill and talent in a specific sport is a key requirement for sport-related scholarships. This can include participation in high school or club teams, achievements in competitions, rankings, records, or other notable accomplishments.
  • Talent Identification: Some scholarships are specifically designed for talented athletes in a particular sport. These scholarships often involve talent identification programs, scouting, or selection trials to identify promising athletes with the potential for future success.
  • Recommendations: Letters of recommendation from coaches, trainers, or other sports professionals who can attest to an applicant’s skills, dedication, and potential can be a significant factor in the selection process. These recommendations provide valuable insights into an applicant’s character, work ethic, and coachability.
  • Physical Fitness and Medical Clearance: Depending on the nature of the sport, scholarships may require athletes to meet certain physical fitness standards or undergo medical examinations to ensure they are in good health and able to participate safely.
  • Compliance with Eligibility Rules: For sport-related scholarships offered by athletic associations or colleges/universities, applicants must meet the eligibility rules set by the governing bodies. These rules can include age restrictions, amateur status requirements, or other regulations specific to the sport.
  • Citizenship or Residency: Some scholarships may be limited to athletes from specific regions, countries, or communities. Citizenship or residency requirements might be in place to ensure that the scholarship benefits individuals within a particular area.

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