Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship

The purpose of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship is to assist students who have been affected by breast cancer in some way to achieve their college aspirations. Breast cancer can take a terrible toll on a family by taking a loved one, draining financial resources and creating emotional challenges. This scholarship is awarded to help graduating seniors and eligible college students who have been affected by breast cancer in a meaningful way and who have turned those challenges into positive action. Multiple awards are available.

Amount of Award(s):
Awards range from $2,000- $5,000

Number of Awards:
Varies

Type of Award:
One-time scholarship payable to school

Conditions For Continuation:
Not Renewable

Current High School:
Any High School or Undergraduate in the Hudson Valley

Current Level of Education:
High School Senior or Undergraduate

Eligibility Requirements:
– Reside within one of the nine New York State counties covered by the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.
– Must plan to attend an accredited college university or trade school.
– Have been affected by breast cancer in some way.
– Have participated in Breast Cancer related activities.

Alternative Materials:
Essay discussing how breast cancer has affected you (limit to one page or 500 words). A description of any breast cancer related activities, volunteer projects or fundraising you have participated in.

Application Details:
With your completed Online Application you will also need to attach the following:

– Essay describing how their lives have been changed by breast cancer (limit to one page or 500 words).
– Most recent high school transcript.
– Resume and/or list of extracurricular activities.
– Copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary and Student Aid Index (SAI), which you will receive when your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been completed and submitted.
– Two current letters of recommendation from teachers/guidance counselor, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months.

Deadline:

​Applications must be submitted online with all attachments by 11:59pm on March 15, 2025.