How we help
What contributions fund
With the help of generous donors and partnerships throughout the community, LPCA is able to grow and strengthen our resources for the local pediatric oncology population. Contributions are utilized for scholarship opportunities, research funding, peer and family support groups, camps, grief counseling, and special celebrations.
- Scholarship opportunitiesDetail below
- Research funding
- Peer and family support groups
- Camps
- Grief counseling
- Special celebrations
Scholarships
The LPCA Scholarship
Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Association provides scholarship services to those impacted by pediatric cancer. In order to be eligible, the student must be a high school senior or graduate, student of a postsecondary school, or a vocational student.
- Pediatric oncology patient or survivor
- A graduating high school senior, a previous high school graduate, or a current college, vocational or trade student
What to send
An application will not be accepted without all four of these.
- Transcript from college or high school for the most recent academic year
- Physician statement confirming cancer and date of diagnosis
- Program acceptance letter or enrollment verification
- A 100-word essay: why should you be selected to receive this scholarship?
How to apply
LPCA currently shares its application as a QR code on a printed flyer. Until it is linked here, write to LPCA and ask for the application.
A note on privacy
Applying requires sharing medical information. LPCA’s application asks for consent to collect, store and share that information with its members and affiliated organizations for the purpose of processing the application.