Student must have lost a mother (parent) to either breast cancer, or complication resulting from breast cancer, or have a mother who has survived breast cancer. Student must be accepted as a full time enrollee at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Student must have a high school diploma or GED. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Student must be a legal resident of the United States. Student essays, grades, and financial need will all be considered in awarding this scholarship. Please note that scholarships are limited to students residing within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga.

According to the terms of this scholarship, students will be selected on the basis of eligibility and essays. Community service, grades, and financial need will also be considered in the review of applicants. However, grades will not play a dominant role in the selection process. Our reviewers recognize that dealing with cancer in a family member may impact a student’s academic performance.