Beth, a reader, kindly pointed me in the direction of this $100- $5,000 scholarship which can be used for study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. The deadlines are September 21st and October 12th, so check it out!

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MesotheliomaHelp.net is proud to offer ten (10) scholarships to deserving students in colleges and universities throughout the United States. It is our hope to help the educational efforts of students while raising awareness for mesothelioma and its cure. Mesothelioma is a disease that has affected many; both young and old, over the past century.

Type of Scholarship

The winners of this essay contest will be awarded a check from the law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP. These funds must be used to pay for college tuition and / or education-related expenses.

One (1) essay per student is allowed.

Eligibility

This essay contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in a college or university located within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. U.S. territories are excluded.

Essay Content

Mesothelioma is a terminal cancer diagnosed in close to 3,000 Americans each year. The only established cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Most victims were unwittingly exposed to asbestos at work or while serving in the military. Others developed mesothelioma because of exposure from family members coming home from work with their clothes covered in asbestos fibers.

The average survival time after a mesothelioma diagnosis varies from four to 18 months.

Choose one essay topic:

• A mesothelioma survivor’s personal story.
• A history of asbestos use in American manufacturing/industry.
• The latest developments in the treatment of mesothelioma.

Essay Length

The essay must be no fewer than 750 and no more than 1,500 words long.

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