College Scholarship Program

The Foundation

The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation is an Illinois-based not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 by tennis players Tim and Tom Gullikson and their families to assist brain tumor patients and their families in managing the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness. The Foundation's objectives are to:

  Provide support to individuals and groups to ease the burden of care for families and enhance the quality of life for patients;
  Operate as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of information on family assistance, wellness opportunities and medical research;
  Encourage the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle to complement treatment of the illness;
  Provide a networking service to link professionals and organizations with patients and their families; and
  Award scholarships each year to selected students.

The Scholarships

The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation College Scholarship Program originated from the generosity of Foundation donors. Women's tennis tour player Corina Morariu initiated the idea with a seed grant in 1999, and Board member and former men's tour player Pete Sampras augmented the grant. The Scholarship fund has subsequently been further augmented by contributions from the many supporters of the Foundation.

Scholarship Eligibilty Requirements

  Scholarships for post high school education are made available to brain tumor patients/survivors and/or children of brain tumor patients/survivors to enable them to pursue educational programs at accredited four-year colleges and universities, two-year colleges, vocational-technical schools or other institutions of higher learning;
  Recipients must enroll no later than the school year following the announcement of the awards;
  Scholarships are not automatically renewable;
  Past recipients are eligible but must reapply in subsequent years;
  Scholarships may be awarded to a recipient up to four times - however, total money awarded cannot exceed $20,000;
  Recipients are selected without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin or sexual preference.
  Financial need is a consideration in the selection process.

Scholarship monies will be made payable directly to the post-secondary school. Scholarship monies may be used for tuition, fees, books and room and board.

Click for 2007 Scholarship Application

2006 College Scholarship Recipient

NAME: Elizabeth Marciano
HOMETOWN: Tappan, N.Y.
SCHOOL: Pace University, Sophomore
MAJOR: Education

"When I was 10-years-old, I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, all which were successful treatments to remove my tumor. Just as [the people I met while ill] helped my family and me get through tough times, I want to help others facing hard times as well. I love working with children and I hope to instill in my students the important values of thinking of others first and helping those in need."