FITBODY Pink™ Breast Cancer Family Scholarship
The FITBODY Pink™ Breast Cancer Family Scholarship supports college-bound students whose families have been impacted by breast cancer and whose experiences have helped shape their perspective, character, and goals as they prepare for higher education.
This scholarship recognizes that a breast cancer diagnosis often affects the entire family—emotionally, financially, and logistically—during a pivotal stage in a student’s life. Our goal is to support students who have shown resilience, taken on added responsibility, and continued moving forward academically while navigating family challenges. A parent or guardian does not need to be in active treatment for a student to qualify.
Scholarship Purpose
This scholarship is intended for students who have been personally affected by breast cancer within their immediate family and who can thoughtfully reflect on how that experience has influenced:
- their outlook on education
- their sense of responsibility or maturity
- their resilience, leadership, or commitment
- their future academic or career goals
The scholarship is not awarded based on hardship alone, but on growth, character, and forward momentum.
Scholarship Overview
The FITBODY Pink™ Breast Cancer Family Scholarship is awarded annually to 3 high school seniors entering college whose immediate family has been affected by breast cancer.
Award Details
- 1 Scholarship Recipient: $1,000
- 2 Runner-Up Recipients: $500 each
- Total Annual Awards: $2,000
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduating high school senior
- Accepted to an accredited college or university
- Immediate family member (parent or guardian) impacted by breast cancer at any time.
- Ability to reflect thoughtfully on how this experience has shaped their education, character, or goals
- Demonstrated responsibility through academics, school involvement, community service, or leadership
What We Are Looking For
The scholarship committee seeks applicants who:
- Show maturity and self-awareness
- Can articulate how life experiences have influenced their growth
- Demonstrate resilience, leadership, or commitment in meaningful ways
- Are preparing for college with intention and purpose
There is no “perfect” story. Authentic reflection and personal insight matter more than writing style or achievements alone.
Why This Scholarship Was Created
The FITBODY Pink™ Breast Cancer Family Scholarship was created from lived experience.
Julie Lohre was first diagnosed with breast cancer during the fall of her son’s senior year of high school—a season already defined by college applications, decisions, and transition. During his sophomore year of college, she received a second primary breast cancer diagnosis.
Experiencing cancer alongside the college journey revealed how deeply a diagnosis impacts not only the patient, but the entire family—especially during moments when students are stepping into independence. This scholarship exists to support students navigating that same intersection of family health challenges and educational goals.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the FITBODY Pink™ Scholarship Committee. Recipients are selected based on:
- Depth and authenticity of reflection
- Demonstrated growth, responsibility, or resilience
- Academic readiness and commitment to education
- Alignment with the mission of the scholarship
All decisions are final.
Scholarship Timeline
- Applications Open: February 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern)
- Recipients Announced: July 1, 2026
- Funds Distributed: Directly to school, following enrollment verification
Verification & Distribution
Scholarship funds are issued directly to the recipient’s college or university after enrollment is confirmed and payment instructions are verified through the institution’s financial aid office.
Questions
For scholarship-related inquiries, please contact:
📧 scholarships@fitbodypink.com
Official Rules
By submitting an application for the FITBODY Pink™ Breast Cancer Family Scholarship, applicants agree to the following rules and conditions:
- Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements listed on this page at the time of application.
- All application materials must be submitted by the stated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- All essays must be original work written by the applicant. The use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted writing tools is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
- Scholarship recipients are selected at the sole discretion of the FITBODY Pink™ Scholarship Committee. All decisions are final.
- Scholarship funds are awarded contingent upon verification of college enrollment and receipt of payment instructions from the institution’s financial aid office.
- The scholarship is non-transferable and may not be deferred or exchanged for cash.
- FITBODY Pink™ reserves the right to verify any information provided in the application and to disqualify applicants who provide false or misleading information.
- FITBODY Pink™ reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the scholarship if circumstances beyond its control require it.
- By submitting an application, applicants grant permission for FITBODY Pink™ to use their name, essay excerpts, and submitted photos for scholarship-related announcements or awareness efforts, if selected and with written consent.