The American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division Foundation's Young Survivor Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 2007-2008 school year. Applications are due by 5 p.m., EDT, April 17.

Since 1997, the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division Foundation has supported young cancer survivors with $1,000 scholarships as they pursue career goals. To date, more than 350 firsttime scholarships and nearly 300 renewal scholarships have been awarded to students in the Great Lakes area of Indiana and Michigan. Scholarships are available annually, based on academic performance, community service and leadership, among other criteria, and may be renewed up to three additional years.

A limited number of tuition scholarships are available for the 2007-2008 school year. To qualify for the scholarship program, applicants must be:

- a cancer survivor age 20 or younger (as of April 17, 2007)

- a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Indiana or Michigan

- attending, or planning to attend, an accredited college or university in Indiana or Michigan in Fall 2007 as a full-time student carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester

Interested students may download an application online by visiting www.cancer.org/scholarships or by calling (800) 723-0360.