Dear Scholarship Applicant,

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The Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Foundation is pleased to invite applications for its annual scholarship program, established to honor the legacy of Lawrence P. Cohen and his lifelong belief in perseverance, integrity, and the transformative power of education. Applications must be received no later than May 1, 2026.

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This scholarship is designed to support exceptional students who have demonstrated resilience and determination in the face of significant adversity. To be eligible, an applicant’s educational journey must have been shaped by either survival of pediatric cancer or overcoming a documented learning disability with the support of an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.).

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Purpose of the Scholarship

The Foundation recognizes that academic success is not defined solely by traditional

metrics, but by character, effort, and growth. This award seeks to invest in students who have faced extraordinary challenges, persevered through them, and emerged with a commitment to personal development, educational achievement, and service to others.

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Scholarship Award

The Foundation will award two (2) scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each, awarded on

a one-time, non-renewable basis—one to a pediatric cancer survivor and one to a student with a documented learning difference. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, room and board, books, fees, or other direct educational expenses. Awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution, unless otherwise determined by the Foundation.

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Eligibility Criteria

  Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a pediatric cancer survivor or have been educated under an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.).

• Be a high school graduate entering college, or currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year.

• Submit a certified school transcript

• Demonstrate perseverance, integrity, and personal growth.

• Show engagement in community service, leadership, employment, or

• extracurricular activities.

• Describe financial circumstances and explain how the scholarship will support

• educational goals.

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  Application Requirements

 

  A complete application includes all materials described in the official application, including but not limited to:

• • Completed application form
  • Certified academic transcript
  • Personal statement addressing resilience and perseverance
  • Description of family background and relevant circumstances
  • Summary of extracurricular activities, leadership, and community involvement • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Signed applicant certification

 

Selection Process and Governance

Scholarship recipients are selected through a holistic review process conducted by the

Scholarship Committee of the Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The Committee shall evaluate applications based on the criteria outlined above and may recommend one or more qualified candidates to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Final award decisions rest solely with the Board of Directors' approval. The Foundation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to award a scholarship in any given year if no applicant sufficiently meets the Foundation’s standards.

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The Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. All scholarship awards are made in accordance with applicable IRS regulations and nonprofit governance best practices. All selection decisions are made free from conflicts of interest.

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We encourage all eligible students to apply and to share their stories with honesty and thoughtfulness. Your journey, resilience, and aspirations matter, and the Foundation is honored to consider your application.

 

Sincerely,

Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Foundation

 

 

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           Neil S. Cohen, President                                                                                 Scholarship Chairperson