Kentucky & Southern Indiana

2018 Students of the Year 

Kickoff: February 22, 2018

Grand Finale: April 12, 2018 at The Olmsted

We are now accepting applications for our 2018 Students of the Year Campaign!

Are you ready to join an elite group of high school student leaders? Learn more and apply now HERE!

You can also contact Michelle Magrum, Campaign Assistant at michelle.magrum@lls.org!

What is Students of the Year?

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year is an exciting leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students participate in a fundraising competition to benefit LLS.  Every dollar raised counts as one vote.  The candidates/teams who raise the most money at the end of the 7 week competition earn the title Student(s) of the Year. 

For motivated high school students, this program ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and/or future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals at LLS they will make a real impact in the fight against blood cancers.

The funds raised through Students of the Year are used in many ways:

To fund research and advances for cures 
Offer free blood cancer information, education and support
Advocate for blood cancer survivors and their families, helping patients navigate their cancer treatments and ensuring they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care

Who Participates

Students of the Year candidates are high school students who are interested in and enthusiastic about volunteerism, philanthropy, community outreach, and leadership.  

For motivated high school students, this program ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and/or future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals at LLS they will make a real impact in the fight against blood cancers.

In addition, those students who excel in the areas of mission awareness, volunteerism, or community involvement are eligible for recognition via the Citizenship awards presented at the Grand Finale celebration.

Benefits to Participants

Leukemia is the number one cancer killer of children under the age of 20. This is a powerful opportunity to help other youth battling blood cancers and raise awareness for the mission.  There are other benefits as well:

• Visibility and recognition in the local community and media
• Demonstrates candidates’ excellence in leadership and community engagement for college applications and professional resumes
• To earn college scholarships. The Student(s) of the Year will receive a $2,500 scholarship toward the college or university of his/her choice. Each Citizenship Award winner will receive a $500 scholarship toward the college or university of his/her choice.
• Development of skills such as networking, communication, entrepreneurship,  event management, goal setting and presentation