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Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation

Inspire Scholarship

What you get

Scholarships for accredited full-time or part-time study. Award amounts are not published. Ask. Applications are closed for now. Ask when they reopen. The deadline is May 26, 2026.

Who starts it
You, with a letter from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
An hour or so, plus waiting for the letter
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is between 15 and 25.

  1. Ask your doctor for the letterStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation needs a letter from your doctor. It has to cover 4 things. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation’s Inspire Scholarship. They offer scholarships for accredited full-time or part-time study, and we want to be ready when the next round opens.

They need a letter from you. It has to cover date of diagnosis, type of cancer, last date of treatment if applicable, and day, time, and phone number where physician can be reached. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/how-we-help/inspire-scholarship/

Could you write that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Applicant and eligibility
    School YearAre you currently a northern Nevada residentWhat state are you a resident inDate of BirthFirst NameLast NameHome Address 1Home Address 2Home CityHome StateHome Zip CodeIs your home address the same as your mailing addressMailing Address 1Mailing Address 2Mailing CityMailing StateMailing Zip CodeEmail AddressHome PhoneAre you over 18 years oldAge at DiagnosisType of CancerOtherParent/Guardian First NameParent/Guardian Last NameParent/Guardian PhoneAre you currently living with your parent/guardian
    Education and school
    Major or Vocational PursuitWhat career do you aspire to pursueWill you be enrolling as a full-time or part-time studentHow many units will you be taking the fall semesterHow many classes will you be taking the fall semesterCurrent StatusCurrent Year In SchoolAnticipated College or Trade School Graduation DateName of College or Trade SchoolSchool Address 1School CitySchool StateSchool Zip CodeStudent ID NumberIs this your 1st time applying for the Inspire ScholarshipNew Applicants Only: How has your cancer journey influenced your decision to pursue higher education? Approx. 300 wordsReturning Applicants Only: If you had the opportunity to share the impact that this scholarship has had on your education, what would you say? Approx. 150 wordsPlease let us know if you have any comments, questions, or anything else to sayFull NameSignature DateSignatureParent/Guardian Full NameParent/Guardian Signature

    Have ready

    • High-school or college transcript with final grades for the most recently completed semester.
    • Recent photo of the applicant for display at the Inspire ceremony.
    • Completed Inspire Scholarship online application.

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the letter with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Submit the live portal only during NNCCF’s announced spring window after uploading the required documents and completing signatures.

After you send

Email Chloe@nnccf.org with application questions and retain the portal confirmation. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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