Boxercraft Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship

About 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every year, and the disease takes nearly 42,000 lives annually. It is the third deadliest form of cancer in the country, right above breast cancer. Unfortunately, it is one of the few cancers for which survival rates have not improved in the last 40 years, and it is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer related death by 2030.

At Boxercraft, we have felt the effects of pancreatic cancer on a personal level. One of our employees recently received a diagnosis, and we want to support him, as well as other families across the country, that have been affected by pancreatic cancer. Our hope is that the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship will both raise awareness and attention to those fighting against the disease, as well as ease the financial burden of college for these families while they are going through this difficult time.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Boxercraft Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer Scholarship, a few recommendations must be met. The scholarship is open to students who have:

• Have a family member who has survived or is currently fighting pancreatic cancer
• Are currently fighting or have survived pancreatic cancer themselves

In addition, applicants must:

• Be a high school senior,
• Have been accepted into an accredited college or university,
• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and
• Submit an essay regarding one of the topics below.

Essay Questions
Please submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay on ONE of the following topics:

• How has pancreatic cancer had an effect on your life? How have your priorities changed?
• What actions have you taken to bring awareness and attention to pancreatic cancer in your community?
• What have you learned from your experience with pancreatic cancer, and how might you help others because of it?