CancerCare^® Announces 2026 Young Professionals Committee Scholarship Recipients

CancerCare^®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer for over 80 years, is pleased to share that it has awarded 12 academic scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year.

Launched in March 2020, the YPC Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships of $2,500 to young adults entering college or currently enrolled in a four- or six-year program at an accredited college or university who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer.

This year's 12 awardees join a growing community of young adults supported through the YPC Scholarship Program. To date, CancerCare's YPC has awarded 42 college scholarships totaling over $100,000. These scholarships aim to empower young people as they pursue their academic and personal goals while honoring the memory of their loved ones.

“Each of this year’s scholarship recipients has shown remarkable courage through an unimaginable situation,” said Jason Beck, Chair, CancerCare’s Young Professionals Committee. “Their stories reflect not only the impact of loss, but also an extraordinary determination to build meaningful futures for themselves. It is a privilege for all of us on the Young Professionals Committee to help these incredible people pursue their goals.”

The Young Professionals Committee, CancerCare's junior board, works closely with organizational leaders and community partners to expand outreach, raise funds and drive initiatives that support young adults affected by cancer.

Learn more about CancerCare's YPC here.

About CancerCare®
For over 80 years, CancerCare has empowered millions of people affected by cancer through free counseling, support groups, educational resources, advocacy and financial assistance. Our oncology social workers improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, survivors and the bereaved by addressing their emotional, practical and financial challenges. To learn more, visit www.cancercare.org.