Boston University 2025 Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors

The struggle with illness takes resolve and hope. For those in treatment, the opportunity to begin—or continue—their college education can be an important factor in healing. Yet the financial hardship that often accompanies serious illness can put college out of reach for many.

With this in mind, Boston University’s Metropolitan College now offers the Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors. Available to those currently in treatment at Boston Medical Center (BMC) or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), this award reinforces the University’s commitment to community outreach through accessible education.

• Table of Content
• About Boston University
• Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors
• Requirements for Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Boston University

Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1839 by Methodists, its original campus was in Newbury, Vermont before moving to Boston in 1867

Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors

The Boston University Metropolitan College Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors provides tuition assistance based on financial need and treatment status.

Requirements for Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors Qualification

To qualify for the Cancer Patients & Survivors Scholarship, you must:

• Be a patient receiving treatment from a designated health care provider; off-treatment patients must be receiving follow-up care, with their most recent visit being within 18 months of the application deadline (note from physician or nurse practitioner required)
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Show evidence of financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors, please submit the following:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED
• Scholarship application with required essay questions
• A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Letter of advocacy from attending physician or nurse practitioner verifying that the applicant is currently being followed for treatment, including date of most recent visit

Applications can be mailed, faxed, or brought to:

Boston University Metropolitan College
Enrollment & Student Success
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-4494

For more details, visit Boston University Scholarship webpage