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West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders

Survivor scholarship

What you get

Scholarship help after childhood cancer. Award amounts and academic rules aren't published. Ask. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
Email to wvkidscc@gmail.com, or by post
Your time
About 30 minutes, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

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

    West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders needs a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders’s Survivor scholarship. Scholarship help after childhood cancer. We are checking whether they are taking requests.

They need a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from you. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.wvkidscc.org/scholarship-application

Could you do that when you have a chance? I’ll bring the printed form to our next visit, or I can email it. 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 formPrint it, or fill it in on screen if the PDF allows.

    Open the application PDF ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Applicant information, essay, and certification
    Patient Name (first, middle, last)Male / FemaleDate of BirthDiagnosisDate of DiagnosisPermanent Address; City/State/Zip; CountyEmail Address(s)Name of School and MajorParent/Guardian Name(s)Permanent Phone; Alternate PhoneBest Way to contact guardianParent/Guardian Email Address(s)Is address same as patientsMarital State of Parents/GuardiansEssayApplicant Signature / Date

    Have ready

    • Completed and applicant-signed WVKCC scholarship application.
    • College, university, or technical-school acceptance letter, or registrar letter of good standing.
    • Official academic transcript.
    • Two letters of recommendation.

  3. Email your application and the document togetherTo wvkidscc@gmail.com. Or post it to the address on the form.

    • Submit the completed packet by mail to P.O. Box 11029, Charleston, WV 25339, or email it to wvkidscc@gmail.com by May 15.

    Email: wvkidscc@gmail.com

    Subject: Survivor scholarship application, [child’s name]

Hello,

Attached are our completed application and the document from [doctor’s name] at [hospital]. Please let me know that it arrived and if anything is missing.

Thank you,
[your name] · [phone]

After you send

Contact WVKCC if no receipt or status information is received.

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