Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Ambient Edge

Description

**Purpose and scope**
This scholarship supports college students who have been affected by cancer—either personally or through close relationships—by reducing financial barriers to higher education. It recognizes the varied ways cancer can impact a student’s life and aims to help applicants translate those challenges into academic progress. The award targets students who demonstrate achievement and perseverance despite cancer-related hardships. Applications should reflect how the applicant’s experience has shaped their goals and resilience.

Key takeaways
- Supports students affected by cancer (patients, survivors, and allies).
- Focus on academic progress and resilience.
- Open to applicants who have experienced cancer’s direct or indirect effects.
- Essays should connect personal experience to educational goals.

History of the Award

**Origin and community context**
Ambient Edge established this scholarship as part of its community giving in response to the company’s local work and personal experiences with cancer. The company serves communities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Arizona and often addresses contaminants that are linked to cancer risk. Several staff members have been impacted by cancer personally or through loved ones, which motivated the decision to create targeted financial support. The scholarship is a single-award program intended to give back to students in affected communities.

Key takeaways
- Created by Ambient Edge to support local communities.
- Motivated by company work and staff experiences with cancer.
- Focused on Las Vegas, NV and Arizona communities.
- Single-award, community-oriented initiative.

Eligibility

**Who may apply**
Applicants must be undergraduate or post-graduate students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities within the United States. Active enrollment is required both at the time of essay entry and when the winner is announced. The program is intended for students who have been personally diagnosed with cancer or who have supported someone with cancer. Applicants must meet institutional accreditation and active-enrollment criteria to remain eligible.

Key takeaways
- Open to enrolled undergraduates and post-graduates at U.S. accredited institutions.
- Must be actively enrolled at entry and at winner announcement.
- Includes students personally diagnosed or those who supported someone with cancer.
- Institutional accreditation is required.

Exclusions

**Who is not eligible**
Certain applicants are excluded to preserve fairness and integrity. Employees of Ambient Edge and their children are ineligible, as are past recipients of this scholarship. Applicants must also be willing and able to participate in a potential interview; those unwilling to be interviewed will be disqualified. Submitting the same essay repeatedly for this or other scholarships (or across multiple years) is prohibited and grounds for exclusion.

Key takeaways
- Employees of Ambient Edge and their children are excluded.
- Past Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship recipients cannot reapply.
- Applicants unwilling to be interviewed are ineligible.
- Reusing the same essay across scholarships or years is prohibited.

Award Value & Payment Requirements

**Amount and conditions for payment**
This scholarship awards one recipient a single $1,000 payment to support their educational expenses. Before any funds are disbursed, the chosen recipient must provide required IRS documentation and proof of current enrollment. Payment will be contingent on receipt and verification of that documentation. The award is a single, non-renewable grant intended to offset costs related to continuing education.

Key takeaways
- One award of $1,000 to a single recipient.
- Payment contingent on IRS tax documentation and enrollment verification.
- Funds disbursed only after verification is complete.
- Award is one-time, non-renewable support.

Essay Writing Requirements

**Formatting and submission format**
The application requires a single essay of exactly 500 words that explains the applicant’s experience with cancer and how it has affected their education and goals. The essay must be single-spaced in Times New Roman font and submitted as a PDF file. Only PDF submissions will be accepted; other file formats will not be reviewed. Adherence to these formatting rules is mandatory and will be used as part of the eligibility review.

Key takeaways
- Essay length: 500 words.
- Formatting: single-spaced, Times New Roman.
- File type: PDF only — no other formats accepted.
- Formatting noncompliance may result in disqualification.

Application Timeline & Selection

**Review process and notification**
A selection committee chosen by Ambient Edge will review eligible essays and select the recipient. Applicants should expect notification of the winner approximately 90 days after the scholarship end date; the process may take longer depending on the volume of submissions. After the winner is informed, all applicants will receive status updates. The committee’s internal review schedule and workload can affect the final timeline.

Key takeaways
- Winner announced ~90 days post-submission deadline; may take longer.
- All applicants will be notified after the winner is selected.
- Timeline depends on number of submissions and review workload.
- Expectant applicants should plan accordingly for possible delays.

Submission & Communication

**How to submit and contact policy**
Submit your application, including the required PDF essay, using the scholarship entry form provided on the Ambient Edge website. Do not attempt to contact the company by phone, email, or other means to inquire about the scholarship; Ambient Edge will not respond to calls or emails regarding this program. Ensure your submission is complete and uploaded before the deadline. Retain copies of your materials for your records.

Key takeaways
- Submit via the online entry form on Ambient Edge’s website.
- No calls, emails, or other inquiries about the scholarship will be accepted.
- Upload your completed PDF before the deadline and keep a copy.
- Incomplete or late uploads may not be considered.

Terms & Conditions

**Legal and procedural notes**
The scholarship is administered as an equal-opportunity program: selections are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics. The selection committee’s decisions are final. Ambient Edge is not responsible for technical failures or other issues that prevent an application from being received by the deadline. If chosen, the winner must comply with all documentation requirements as a condition of payment.

Key takeaways
- Equal-opportunity selection; no discrimination.
- Selection committee’s decision is final.
- Ambient Edge is not liable for technical submission failures.
- Winner must meet documentation conditions to receive payment.