The 2026-2027 Survivor Scholarship is now open!
Since 2017, PCRF has been granting survivors of pediatric cancer with PCRF Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and/or post-graduate students nationally as a demonstration of our commitment to improve quality of life for those affected by pediatric cancer. In total, we’ve proudly awarded 527 scholarships amounting to over $685,000. Meet a handful of our recipients below:
Pictured: Robert Zimmer
“Since 2017, I have been reading the personal stories of these young applicants. I have been humbled and touched deeply by their strength, courage, perseverance, resilience, compassion, and faith. Little did I know that childhood cancer can have lasting effects on children’s memory and attention, creating academic challenges to higher learning.” -Robert J. Zimmer
The Robert J. Zimmer Ph.D. College Opportunity Fund recognizes and affirms their victory over cancer.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the total amount available in the PCRF Survivor Scholarship Fund each year. Award amounts will vary and may be up to $5,000. Recipients are selected without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, or national orig.
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) Scholarship Committee will review applications and assess them based on the quality of the essay, intentions of the scholar, and the completeness of the application. Winners will be notified by early summer.
