John W. Luttrell Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Children's Cancer Network

Description
**Purpose**
The John W. Luttrell Scholarship supports childhood cancer survivors and their immediate family members whose lives or college savings were affected by childhood cancer. It helps recipients pursue post–high-school education at universities, community colleges, or trade schools. The intent is to reduce financial barriers to continuing education and recognize the resilience of families impacted by childhood cancer.

Key takeaways
- For childhood cancer survivors and immediate family members whose finances or life plans were disrupted by cancer.
- Supports post–high-school education (universities, community colleges, trade schools).
- Designed to offset education-related costs and recognize family resilience.

Eligibility
**Who may apply**
Applicants may be childhood cancer survivors, parents or siblings of survivors, or immediate family members of children who did not survive their cancer. All applicants must have a connection to Arizona: either reside in Arizona or have received cancer treatment in Arizona. Arizona residents may use the scholarship to attend schools outside the state.

Key takeaways
- Open to survivors, parents, siblings, and immediate family of deceased pediatric patients.
- Applicant must live in Arizona or have received cancer treatment in Arizona.
- Attendance at out-of-state schools is permitted for Arizona residents.

Award Value
**Scholarship amount and payment**
Scholarship awards vary annually and generally range from approximately $500 to $2,500. If selected, the award will be paid directly to the recipient’s school on the recipient’s behalf to cover tuition, books, or other education-related costs. Award amounts are determined by available funds and the selection committee’s decisions each year.

Key takeaways
- Typical award range: about $500 to $2,500.
- Payments are made directly to the educational institution on behalf of the recipient.
- Final award amounts depend on available funding and committee decisions.

Application Instructions
**How to complete the form**
Download the fillable application from Children’s Cancer Network’s website and type your responses directly into the document when possible. Save the completed file with your changes and attach it to an email for submission. If you cannot type into the form, print it, complete it by hand, scan the finished document, and submit the scanned file.

Key takeaways
- Use the online fillable application and type answers directly when possible.
- Save the finished form and submit it as an email attachment.
- If needed, print, hand-complete, and scan the application for electronic submission.

Application Materials & Submission
**Required documents and where to send them**
You must submit the completed application, essay responses included in the application, and two letters of recommendation from non-related individuals written within one year of the application date. Each recommendation should include the recommender’s contact information. Email applications to martha.castro@childrenscancernetwork.org or mail them to Children’s Cancer Network, 6150 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 1, Chandler, AZ 85226.

Key takeaways
- Required: completed application, essay responses, and 2 letters of recommendation.
- Letters must be from non-related referees and dated within one year; include contact details.
- Submission options: email or postal mail to the addresses above.

Application Timeline
**Deadlines and timing**
All application materials — the completed form, essays, and both recommendation letters — must be received by the stated deadline to be considered. Recommendation letters must be dated within one year of the application. Check Children’s Cancer Network’s website or contact their office for the current application deadline and award notification schedule.

Key takeaways
- All materials must arrive by the published deadline to be considered.
- Recommendation letters must be dated within one year of application.
- Verify current deadlines and notification dates on the organization’s website or by contacting CCN.

History of the Award
**Origin and mission**
The John W. Luttrell Scholarship was established in 2005 with initial funding from friends and family of John Luttrell, who passed away that year from brain cancer. Donations were made in his name to create a fund that helps families affected by childhood cancer pursue higher education. The scholarship honors John’s memory and aims to reward the strength and courage shown by these families.

Key takeaways
- Established in 2005 in memory of John W. Luttrell.
- Funded initially by friends and family donations following his passing from brain cancer.
- Created to help families affected by childhood cancer access higher education and honor their resilience.