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American Cancer Society Establishes Scholarship Program |
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The American Cancer Society (ACS), Ohio Division, Inc. has established a scholarship program for students with a history of cancer. Dr. Roland T. Skeel, president of the board of trustees, announced that the scholarship program is designed to provide young cancer patients with assistance toward tuition at an accredited university or community college in Ohio. Recipients may also be invited to serve as counselors at the Society's camps for children with cancer, to train as mentors for future scholarship recipients and to represent the ACS on campus and in their communities. "This is our opportunity to give kids who have faced cancer a well- deserved break," Skeel said. Applicants must be residents of Ohio, diagnosed with cancer before age 21 and younger than 25 at the time of application. All scholarships will be awarded by the Society's volunteer scholarship committee and will be based on scholastic performance, community service and leadership. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Applications must be received by April 30, 2000. To receive an application or more information about the scholarship program, call the ACS Ohio Division, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-686-4357 or 1-888-227-6446. You can also visit the Society's Ohio web site at www.oh.cancer.org . CONTACT: ACS Ohio Division, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-686-4357 or 1-888-227-6446, http://www.oh.cancer.org Jan. 18, 2000 |