The Karen McAndrew COCAcon Scholarship has been named and established by COCA’s partner, Care Camps Foundation. Karen McAndrew is the former Executive Director of Care Camps Foundation. It is important to Care Camps Foundation to help COCA Members have access to education so they can provide medically safe camps for individuals and families affected by childhood cancer. All Camps are eligible, however preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need and have not attended an in-person conference before. The Scholarship is designed to specifically cover travel (airfare, mileage, hotel) expenses up to $750.00 (USD) related to the 2024 COCAcon only. As part of this program, COCAcon registration fees will be reduced to $150 for applicants who are awarded a Scholarship. Application submissions are due by September 15, 2024. All applicants will be notified by the end of September.
To learn more about this Scholarship Application, please go to Scholarship Details