HHS grad receives American Cancer Society scholarship

HHS graduate Olivia Benfield was one of ten local Alabama students to receive a college scholarship by the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society.  

Scholarships were awarded based on financial need, leadership, academic achievement and community service. Candidates must be under 25, have had a cancer diagnosis before age 19 and be a Mid-South resident. Students must also have a GPA of at least 2.5 and be accepted to an accredited school.

 “We were thrilled to award Olivia with this scholarship,” said Kristen McDonald Bernery, ACS Associate Executive Director. “Olivia showed outstanding leadership in our Relay for Life events with her fundraising and publicity efforts.”

Olivia, who was diagnosed at age 11 with Ewings Sarcoma, is a freshman at Auburn University this fall.