Panera Bread Knead for Knowledge Scholarship Program

The Panera Bread Knead for Knowledge Scholarship Program, offered through the Children's Cancer Center, provides college scholarships to high school seniors and graduates in the Greater Tampa Bay Area who have been diagnosed with cancer or chronic blood disorders before age 21, or who have lost a sibling to pediatric cancer. Since 2013, the program has granted over $500,000 in college scholarships to support undergraduate education. Eligible applicants must have been treated for cancer or chronic blood disorders in the Greater Tampa Bay Area (defined as Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sarasota, and Manatee counties) or reside in this region. The scholarship can be used for undergraduate degrees at accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational technical schools, or other approved programs. The scholarship program recognizes the unique challenges faced by young cancer patients and survivors, as well as bereaved siblings, and provides financial support to help them pursue their educational goals. Applications are available for first-time applicants, re-applicants, and bereaved siblings, demonstrating the program's commitment to ongoing support throughout students' academic journeys.