Grants

This is an opportunity for high school seniors whose lives have been affected by cancer, or have made a difference in someone’s life who is fighting cancer, to receive a scholarship to help with higher education expenses.

Cancer Comfort Angels Scholarship Guidelines

PURPOSE

To assist deserving high school graduates who either attend a private or public school in Queen Anne’s County, or are QA County residents who are home-schooled, to further their education at institutions of higher learning.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant must be a senior in good standing whose life has been affected by cancer, or who has made a difference in someone’s life who is fighting cancer.

SELECTION

Selection will be made by the Cancer Comfort Angels Scholarship selection committee with written notice prior to the award. Official award to the recipient will be announced in May. The scholarship is NOT renewable.

METHOD OF AWARD

The recipient will be required to notify Cancer Comfort Angels Scholarship Fund of his/her final school choice and due date for payment. The money will be sent directly to the college upon verification of the student’s enrollment and appropriate billing from the college.

SUBMISSION

Applications may be obtained from the guidance offices at the schools. Applications may also be found on our website: www.cancercomfortangels.org  or requested by email: cancercomfortangels@gmail.com.

Please submit your application to your school’s guidance counselor, or mail to:
Cancer Comfort Angels
P. O. Box 253
Chester, MD 21619

You may also email completed signed applications to: cancercomfortangels@gmail.com

Applications must be postmarked by: April 30, 2026

NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for a scholarship.