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Children’s Cancer Network

John W. Luttrell Scholarships

What you get

Luttrell Scholarships. The amount isn't published. Ask. Applications are closed for now. It opens by season, so ask when the next round starts. The deadline is Apr 30, 2027.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Email to Martha.Castro@childrenscancernetwork.org
Your time
About 30 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Detailed program eligibility, capacity, and registration rules are not fully published.
  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    Send it by email to Martha.Castro@childrenscancernetwork.org.

    What the form asks for

    Role-specific scholarship preparation
    NameDate of birthAge at time of applicationCurrent addressEmailPrimary phoneName and relationship to applicant of person completing this applicationName of cancer fighterCancer diagnosisAge at diagnosisTreatment city, hospital, and physicianCurrent cancer treatment statusDescribe the cancer journey including type and length of treatment (no maximum word count)Current school and/or occupationName and address of school plannedDegree or certification sought and career objectivePart-time or full-time attendanceNumber of people living in householdFamily income for last yearOther scholarships or financial aid: amount, source, and datesDescribe yourself, hobbies, activities, clubs, organizations, community service, and length of involvement (500 words or less)How has childhood cancer impacted your life? (500 words or less)Goals accomplished within the past year and their impact (500 words or less)Goals for the upcoming year and how this educational opportunity will help (500 words or less)

    Have ready

    • Current recommendation letter from a non-related person, written within one year and including recommender contact information.
    • Second current recommendation letter from a different non-related person, written within one year and including contact information.

After you send

Contact Martha Castro or info@childrenscancernetwork.org to confirm receipt; award notifications are expected by June 30. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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