Friends of Kids with Cancer loves seeing young cancer survivors continue their education—whether it be a traditional four-year university, trade school or community college courses to help figure out a passion.
Discover our organization's three different scholarships awarded to many graduates each semester to help offset costs of education and celebrate learning.
Go to our scholarship portal to learn more and submit your application.
The Tom “The Tutor” Mulvihill Scholarship fund exists to help anticipating and recent high school graduates to move into their next phase of life.
This scholarship is a total of $5,000 over the course of two semesters.
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.
Can I apply to all three scholarships?
Applicants may apply for all three 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.
Is it possible to be awarded all three scholarships?
The maximum amount of scholarships a student can receive from our organization is two. Students cannot receive both the Bobby Orf #17 Scholarship and Mackenzie’s Scholarship. Students can receive both the Bobby Orf #17 Scholarship and the Tom Mulvihill Fund Scholarship. Students can also receive both the Tom Mulvihill Fund Scholarship and Mackenzie’s Scholarship.
Do I have to complete three 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.
If you're applying for all three scholarships you will be asked to upload three different essays.
Questions regarding scholarships can be directed to Valerie at 314.275.7440 or valerie@friendsofkids.com
