College Scholarship Application

The mission of Ears To You is to lift the spirits of cancer patients by providing a moment of joy and hope.  We focus on supporting patients during their cancer treatment by reminding them that they have people behind them, cheering them on and encouraging positive thoughts. We donate earrings, hats, headscarves and books to our hospital partners as well as individual patients to put a smile on their face. ETY also funds special projects aligned with our mission.

We support patients from childhood into adulthood. Ears To You was started by Ruth Crane while she was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in 2008. Ruth wanted to spread joy and hope to other patients who were in treatment and found that the “little things” really made a difference.

We recognize that going through the experience of cancer, whether yourself or with a close family member, can be financially and emotionally draining.  Ears To You is proud to announce a new opportunity to support the cancer community with a college scholarship program.

These scholarships will be awarded to Ohio High School senior(s) living in the following counties: Medina, Cuyahoga and Summit that will be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall after graduating from high school. Number of scholarships offered and the exact amounts will be determined after our spring gala, but will be no less than $500.

Scholarship criteria includes:

• Either the student applying AND/OR an immediate family member (parent, guardian, sibling, family member living with them) must have had a cancer diagnosis
• Applicant must be a High School Senior from Medina, Cuyahoga or Summit County
• Applicant plans on attending a 2 or 4 year college
• Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Applicant must complete the scholarship application
• Applicant must attach current HS transcript