JEANETTE CARTWRIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

NOTICE: Application Deadline is March 31, 2008

Every spring, H.O.P.E. awards scholarships to high school seniors who are planning on attending college or a trade school. These scholarships are in memory of the co-founder of H.O.P.E., Jeanette Cartwright. The successful candidate must have had someone within his or her immediate household with cancer; must demonstrate a financial need; and be accepted into the college or trade school. Scholarship winners must then prove completion of one year of the college course or trade school of their choice. To date, 19 scholarships have been awarded.

If you would like additional information about the Jeannette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship please use our Request More Information Form or complete the Scholarship Application.

Scholarship FAQs

Q. What is the amount of the Jeanette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship?

A. In April 2006 the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors voted to increase the amount of each scholarship to $750 per student.

Q. Do I have to repay the scholarship?

A. It is understood that the Jeanette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship is gifted only if the first year of post-secondary education is completed. The Scholarship must be considered a loan and repaid if the first year is not completed unless prior approval is granted by the Board of Directors of H.O.P.E. Proof of completion of the first year of post-secondary education can be provided with a copy of that year’s college transcript which can be mailed to the H.O.P.E. office.