Scholarships and Awards
Congratulations to the 2011 Excellence in Science and Medicine Award recipient
Joseph R. Laseter
Excellence in Academics & Community Service Award
This one-time scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, will be awarded to one or two (2) successful candidates annually. Candidates must be brain tumor patients/survivors or closely related to someone diagnosed with a brain tumor. Relationships are limited to spouse, biological children, biological parents, and biological siblings.
Candidates must also be US residents who are entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program
at a college, university, vocational school, or other setting within the fifty United States or District of Columbia that demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Amount of award will be paid directly to the student’s school if for tuition, or directly to the recipient to assist with living expenses, books, travel, etc.
Award applications for the 2012-2013 school year will be available after December 1, 2011. The scholarship application deadline will be March 1, 2012. Your completed application must be postmarked by that date. We will announce the 2012 awards in June 2012 and notify all applicants by mail (see application below).
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Excellence in Science & Medicine Award
This one-time scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, will be awarded to one or two (2) successful candidates annually. Candidates must also be US residents who are entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four-year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia. Amount of award will be paid directly to the student’s school if for tuition, or directly to the recipient to assist with living expenses, books, travel, etc.
Award applications for the 2012-2013 school year will be available after December 1, 2011. The scholarship application deadline will be March 1, 2012. Your completed application must be postmarked by that date. We will announce the 2012 awards in June 2012 and notify all applicants by mail (see application below).
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Medical Screening Award
A monetary gift will be awarded to patients to offset the costs of MRI and CT Scanning services for brain tumors. This award is given on a first come first serve basis. Hospitals may apply but all applications will require a signature from the patient.
Note: Funds will be distributed on a first come first serve basis (check website for availability). Funds are given directly to the patient/applicant in care of the hospital/service provider. Maximum amount awarded is $2500.00.
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Research Grant Award
The Mary E. Smith Foundation encourages and supports research related to the prevention, treatment, and overall progress toward a cure for brain tumors. Funding for grants are available year-round based on a two-part application process. All applications are reviewed and approved by an internal grant committee, who then make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Board members will request additional information and/or arrange an interview. The scientific relevance of the proposed study and the applicant (individual, organization, & principal investigator) credentials will be important factors. Once a project is approved, funds will be immediately available.
Award Frequency: This is a one time research grant award open to U.S. researchers.
Award Funding Amount: Grants are currently limited to $1000 - $10,000 per award.
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