"My Hometown Heroes has given me the opportunity to make my dream of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse a reality. Not only do they assist me in paying for school, but also give me encouragement and hope!"
"My Hometown Heroes has given me the opportunity to make my dream of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse a reality. Not only do they assist me in paying for school, but also give me encouragement and hope!"
Battle Born in Reno, Nevada in 2010, My Hometown Heroes (MHH) is a national scholarship fund for college bound cancer survivors enrolled in universities, community colleges, and trade schools.
Every year there are nearly 100,000 young adults between the ages of 15 and 39 years old who are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. The average cost of college based on our scholarship candidate in-take form is $50,000 and rising. That's where we come in.
Since 2011, we have awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to over 300 unique recipients from across the country. Our mission is to help bridge the gap between cancer and college, one scholarship at a time. Through community, collaboration, and creativity we inspire with stories of hope and progress.
The My Hometown Heroes scholarship is more than just money for college. It’s a platform for survivors to be recognized through their courageous stories and share the lessons they’ve learned.
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What MHH recipients are saying
The My Hometown Heroes scholarship is helping me reach my goal of graduating with a computer science degree with no student debt and subsequently move forward in life without the burden of paying off loans
Ty Washburn
University of North Texas
The My Hometown Heroes scholarship is the cherry on top of the health journey I went through. I wish that I had a cancer survivor to keep in touch with during my treatment.
Sarah Ozturk
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
