The Susan H. Reid Scholarship is awarded to students local to Susan’s hometown in Cumberland County, North Carolina, whose family has been affected by cancer. The scholarship is provided to help students focus on learning at college while lessening the financial burden.
About the Susan H. Reid Scholarship Fund
Susan H. Reid was a mother of three who passed away from stomach cancer at age 49 in 2015. She is just one example of the hundreds of thousands who have passed away due to this disease. Stomach cancer not only takes lives, but for those who survive, it could mean a life without a stomach, chronic pain, toxicity, and other complications.
Susan was a positive and caring woman who was endlessly devoted to her children’s education, despite the physical and financial limitations imposed by a cancer diagnosis. When Susan’s children were applying to college, there were limited local scholarship opportunities for students affected by cancer. The Susan H. Reid Scholarship helps fill this gap while providing financial support to Cumberland County students with similar academic ambitions of both Susan and her family.
In addition, The Reid Family hosts an annual Susan H. Reid Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament in North Carolina to help raise funds for this scholarship in Susan’s honor. Check our Upcoming Events page for updates on the next tournament.
This year’s scholarship application deadline was May 18th, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
Past SHR Scholarship Recipients
“Finding scholarships to pay for school can be very cumbersome. I was happy to know that this local scholarship exists and I encourage other students to apply.”
“The Susan Hains Reid Scholarship has awarded me an opportunity to pursue the career of my dreams in the healthcare field. I am currently a Nursing major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and I look forward to my journey through college with the support of my family, friends and community.”
“Since the very first time I have received the money from the scholarship it has greatly helped. I’ve used it for books, for some of my tuition and many other things relating to my academic life.”
2025 DDF Youth Art Contest
Debbie’s Dream Foundation is excited to launch the 2025 Youth Art Contest! Students in grades K–12 are invited to submit original artwork or photography to inspire the stomach cancer community. Winning entries will be featured on DDF Youth Art Greeting Cards, which will be shared with patients, caregivers, and supporters worldwide to inspire and bring hope.
Prizes include:
– $200 Grand Prize
– $100 Cash Prize for selected Art/Photo Winners
Contest Dates:
Launch: September 2, 2025
Deadline: October 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST
👉 Download the Official Rules & Application (PDF) to get started! Completed entries and forms should be scanned and emailed to Communications@DebbiesDream.org. No exceptions.
