Bogart Scholars
Created in 2008, The HOPE Scholarship presented by the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program was established to assist patients treated with therapies through Bogart’s research who are continuing their post high school education in a college or vocational program.
Candidates submit essays, applications, letters of recommendation and high school transcripts through CHLA’s Long-term Information, Follow-up and Evaluation (LIFE) Survivorship and Transition Program and Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education (HOPE) Program. Applicants were diagnosed before the age of 18 and receive treatment or LIFE Program care at CHLA. They are selected based on their written applications including information about their goals, life experience and community service.
Ten chosen scholars receive a cash award for tuition, fees, books and supplies and new laptop computer. In 2008, All ten candidates were awarded the scholarship on June 1 at CHLA’s Celebrate Life with HOPE event at Paramount Studios.
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