A child's future holds possibilities beyond their cancer journey. We proudly support young cancer survivors as they pursue their educational dreams through our scholarship programs.
Whether a teenager envisions attending a four-year university, community college, or trade school, our scholarships can help make those dreams a reality. We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to celebrate determination, perseverance, and the love of learning.
Unlike our other programs, families can apply directly through our portal when the time comes for that next educational step—no referral needed.
Discover our organization's four different scholarships below, awarded to many graduates each semester to help offset the costs of education and celebrate learning.
Scholarships are open for applications on March 16 and close on May 29, 2026.
Go to our scholarship portal to learn more and submit your application, starting on March 16.
The Tom “The Tutor” Mulvihill Scholarship fund exists to help aspiring and recent high school graduates to move into their next phase of life.
This scholarship is a total of $7,500 over the course of two semesters. Recipients of this scholarship may submit a renewal application for up to $5,000 in their second year of schooling.
Geo's Trade School Scholarship honors George (Geo) Sisak, a talented machinist and a true Friend. This scholarship helps aspiring and recent high school graduates to move into their next phase of life to learn a trade.
This scholarship is a total of $7,500 over the course of two semesters. Recipients of this scholarship may submit a renewal application for up to $5,000 in their second year of schooling.
This scholarship is granted to an applicant who possesses strength, courage and determination- the three characteristics that defined the life of Bobby Orf. The recipient of this scholarship is invited to be a part of the annual Bobby Orf Foundation golf tournament to receive the award.
This scholarship is a total of $5,000 over the course of two semesters.
Mackenzie Woelbling was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma and fought through multiple relapses, as well as an additional diagnosis of osteosarcoma. She stole the hearts of many and was an inspiration to all that came to know her. Like any young child she was fun loving, silly, adventurous and loved animals. As she grew older, she developed an even stronger will to fight, always with a positive spirit of perseverance. Mackenzie loved being in school and worked very hard to keep up with her academics. This was not always easy for her, and she and her family took full advantage of the educational opportunities offered by Friends of Kids with Cancer. Her family has chosen to honor her memory by offering a scholarship to an applicant that best exemplifies Mackenzie’s spirit and lust for life, keeping in mind that perseverance and determination in education are most important.
This scholarship is a total of $1,000 for one academic year.
Who qualifies for Friends of Kids with Cancer's Scholarships?
Can I apply to all four scholarships?
Applicants may apply for all four scholarships listed above if they are currently or have previously been treated in St. Louis, Missouri, cancer hospitals. However, the maximum amount of scholarships a student can receive is two.
Can I apply multiple times?
Students may only receive the award(s) once. Some scholarships offer renewal in the second year of schooling at a lesser amount.
Is it possible to be awarded all four scholarships?
The maximum amount of scholarships a student can receive from our organization is two.
Do I have to complete four different applications?
Once inside our portal (linked above), you will be asked to indicate which scholarship(s) you are applying for, and then you will be prompted to upload the appropriate essay for each. The Tom Mulvihill Scholarship Fund and Geo's Trade School Scholarship are the same essay, as they cannot be awarded together.
If you're applying for all four scholarships, you will be asked to upload three different essays.
Questions regarding scholarships can be directed to Amber at 314.275.7440 or amber@friendsofkids.com
