Kevin Child Scholarship Application

Kevin Child was one month short of college graduation when he died of complications from AIDS in 1989. In his memory, and to acknowledge how living with hemophilia can pose challenges in seeking higher education, the Child family established the Kevin Child Scholarship. This scholarship awards $1,000 to a U.S. student with hemophilia A or B who aspires to attend college or vocational school, to a matriculating college/univ/vocational student, or to an eligible individual in pursuit of a post-secondary degree.

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Kevin Child Scholarship applications are only being accepted by email. Please email your completed application to (awang@hemophilia.org) by June 1, 2023. If you have already mailed in your application, please contact Angelina Wang by email to confirm your materials have been received.

 


 

The Kevin Child Scholarship has been bestowing awards annually since 1990. It is only made possible through the generosity of individual donations.

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Optum Infusion Pharmacy / Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship
Apply before:
05/15/2024
# of Awards:
Amount:
$500 - $3,000

This scholarship program is funded by Optum Infusion Pharmacy and administered by the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina. Applicants are not required to be—nor is any preference given to—residents of North Carolina. 

Eligibility:

  • Intended for persons affected by a bleeding disorder, including anyone who has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder; or is a caregiver of a child or adult affected by a bleeding disorder; or has a sibling or parent in the same household affected by a bleeding disorder.
  • The applicant must be seeking education from an accredited college, university, or certified training program based in the United States.

Special Note: All applicants for this scholarship who have been diagnosed with severe hemophilia A will also be considered for the George D. McCoy / Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship. It is not necessary to apply separately to both scholarship programs.

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George D. McCoy / Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship
Apply before:
05/15/2024
# of Awards:
3
Amount:
$1,000

This scholarship program is funded and administered by the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina. Applicants are not required to be—nor is any preference given to—residents of North Carolina. 

Eligibility

  • Intended for persons diagnosed with severe hemophilia A.
  • The applicant must be seeking education from an accredited college, university, or certified training program based in the United States.

Special Note: All applicants for this scholarship will also be considered for the Optum Infusion Pharmacy / Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship. It is not necessary to apply separately to both scholarship programs.

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BioMatrix Memorial Scholarship Program
Apply before:
08/01/2023
# of Awards:
6
Amount:
$1,000

The BioMatrix Memorial Scholarship Program is administered in partnership by Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA).  BioMatrix offers educational scholarship opportunities to students diagnosed with hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease, and in the case of two of the scholarships, immediate family members may also apply. These scholarships are in memory of several amazing individuals who brought remarkable qualities and skills together in a way that truly touched the community they were dedicated to serving. Their efforts to make a difference in the lives of people with bleeding disorders will not be forgotten and shall be carried on with these scholarship opportunities.

Tim Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Men diagnosed with hemophilia
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school

Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Men diagnosed with hemophilia or VWD, and their immediate family members
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0

Millie Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Women diagnosed with hemophilia or VWD
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school

Mike Hylton Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Men diagnosed with hemophilia or VWD, and their immediate family members
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school

Mark Coats Memorial Scholarship

Eligilibity

  • Men and women diagnosed with hemophilia
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school

Joe Holibaugh Memorial Scholarship

Eligilibity

  • Men and Women diagnosed with hemophilia and an inhibitor
  • Must be a United States resident
  • Must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school
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NovoCare Scholarships
Apply before:
06/30/2023
# of Awards:
15
Amount:
$2,500 - $4,000

Novo Nordisk offers students with hemophilia and rare bleeding disorders the opportunity to apply for competitive scholarships for tuition to college and vocational schools. Eligible students can follow their dreams with one of five $4,000 4-year college scholarships or ten $2,500 community or vocational scholarships. 

Eligibility:

  • Have commercial insurance
  • Be a US resident
  • Have one of the following hemophilia or rare bleeding disorders: hemophilia A, hemophilia A or B with inhibitors, congenital factor VII deficiency, congenital factor XIII deficiency, acquired hemophilia, and Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia 

 

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BioTek reMEDys Educational Scholarship
Apply before:
06/15/2023
# of Awards:
3
Amount:
$1,000

BioTek reMEDys has partnered with the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) to administer these scholarships.

Eligibility

  • Any individual who has been diagnosed with hemophilia or other significant bleeding disorder. Evidence of this diagnosis must be provided by your clinician or HTC. 
  • Any individual whose immediate family member is attached to the hemophilia/bleeding disorder community. Evidence of this diagnosis must be provided by your clinician or HTC. 
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Kevin Child Scholarship
Apply before:
06/01/2023
# of Awards:
1
Amount:
$1,000

Each year, the Kevin Child Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional student in memory of Kevin Child. As a child born with hemophilia in the late 1960s, Kevin had lived a life filled with challenges from the start. When he died of AIDS-related complications in 1989, he was just a few days short of his college graduation.  In honor of Kevin's legacy, the Child family hopes this scholarship program will provide some assistance for students striving to acquire a higher education. [Kevin Child Scholarship applications are only being accepted by email. Please email your completed application to (awang@hemophilia.org). If you have already mailed in your application, please contact Angelina Wang by email to confirm your materials have been received.]

Eligibility

  • must be individuals diagnosed with either hemophilia A or B
  • a high school senior with aspirations of attending an institute of higher education (college, university or vocational-technical school), or a college student already pursuing a post-secondary education
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SandsRx Educational Scholarship
Apply before:
06/01/2023
# of Awards:
2
Amount:
$1,500

SandsRx Pharmacy is dedicated to supporting patients of the bleeding disorders community in their goals to pursue private middle or high school. SandsRx Pharmacy has partnered with the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) to administer these scholarships.

There will be (2) educational scholarships awarded to (2) students with a bleeding disorder for Middle School and High School for Final Tuition Bill. Each student will receive (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,500. The award selection is based on several criteria, including but not limited to, academic merit and impact on the bleeding disorder community through volunteer programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Applicants are not required to be patients of SandsRx pharmacy, but they must have either Hemophilia A or B diagnosis, or Von Willebrand Disease, or any other bleeding disorders. Evidence of this diagnosis must be provided by your Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) or provided by your doctor.
  2. Middle or High School Student seeking education from any private school.
  3. Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale and submit a report card or transcript (certified not required)
  4. Complete Part 1 through 5 of the SandsRx Scholarship Application Form.
  5. Applications can be submitted to nhfadvancement@hemophilia.org
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Nate Slack Scholarship
Apply before:
05/31/2023
# of Awards:
2
Amount:
$1,000

The Nate Slack Scholarship award, presented by HF healthcare, wants to honor the memory and giving spirit of Nate Slack. Nate was very much about helping others and making this world a better place. His work with others in the bleeding disorder community was outstanding.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have hemophilia A/B or von Willebrand, or a parent/guardian or sibling who is impacted
  • Must be accepted to attend a two or four-year college or trade school
  • Applicant must be a U.S. resident

 

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Pfizer Soozie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship Program
Apply before:
05/31/2023
# of Awards:
13
Amount:
$2,500 - $5,000

For more than 20 years, Pfizer has provided educational support to students living with hemophilia. Named in honor of a pioneer in the field of hemophilia research, the Soozie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship Program is designed to inspire students living with hemophilia to achieve their educational goals. 

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with hemophilia A or hemophilia B who present the best combination of a creative and persuasive essay, excellent recommendations, and superior academic standing. 

College and Vocational School Scholarships

  • Awarded to 12 individuals in the amount of $2,500.00
  • Have been diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B
  • Reside in the continental United States
  • Meet one of the following criteria:
    • Be a high school senior in a school in the United States 
    • Have completed high school or an equivalent (eg, general equivalency diploma [GED])
    • Be currently accepted to or enrolled in a junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school 

Graduate School Scholarship

  • Awarded to 1 individual in the amount of $5,000.00
  • Have been diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B
  • Reside in the continental United States
  • Be currently accepted to or enrolled in a junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school
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THE INFUCARE RX BLEEDING DISORDERS SCHOLARSHIP
Apply before:
05/01/2023
# of Awards:
Amount:

The InfuCare Rx Scholarship Program has been helping people living with chronic and complex medical conditions pursue higher education through scholarship opportunities since 2015.

Eligibility:

  • Someone seeking higher education who has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, including hemophilia A/B (and symptomatic carriers), von Willebrand Disease (vWD), or rare factor deficiencies
  • Someone who is a resident of the U.S.
  • Someone who is already accepted to a college/university
  • Someone with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their previous year of study (unless you are in a doctoral program with Pass/Fail programs, in which case you will have the ability to indicate so on your submission)
  • Someone with professional conduct
  • Someone who is willing to allow their submitted information to be made public in the event they are selected
  • Someone with a variety of talents and extracurricular interests
  • Someone looking to make an impact in this world

 

 

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Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship
Apply before:
05/01/2023
# of Awards:
Amount:

This scholarship was formed to provide awareness of chronic disorders to the public and to stimulate, foster, and encourage interest, awareness, and activism at the state and national level with reference to the fight against chronic disorders.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be diagnosed with a bleeding disorder or other chronic disorder.
  • Applicants MUST be Graduating from High School in the year of the Scholarship Award.
  • Applicants must have applied to, been accepted at, an accredited college or university.
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Hemophilia Federation of America Educational Scholarships
Apply before:
04/28/2023
# of Awards:
4
Amount:
$2,000 - $4,000

HFA and their funding partners offer annual educational scholarships for bleeding disorders patients and their families to defer costs. Continue reading for a breakdown of each scholarship. 

Educational Scholarship

  • Awarded to 2 individuals in the amount of $2,000.00 
  • A person with a bleeding disorder
  • Seeking a post-secondary education 

Parent/Sibling/Child Educational Scholarship

  • Awarded to one individual in the amount of $2,000.00
  • Must be a parent/sibling/child of a person with a bleeding disorder
  • May or may not have a bleeding disorder themselves
  • Seeking a post-secondary education

Medical/Healthcare Services Educational Scholarship

  • Awarded to one individual in the amount of $4,000.00
  • A person with a bleeding disorder OR an immediate family member 
  • Seeking a post-secondary education in the medical/healthcare services field
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Medexus B More Scholarship Program
Apply before:
04/28/2023
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At Medexus Pharma, the goal is to help people with hemophilia B by providing high-quality, specialized therapies, connecting with people to learn about their needs, and developing empowering programs that enrich peoples’ lives. This program just for people with hemophilia B helps deliver a brighter future. 

Eligibility

  • Be diagnosed with hemophilia B.
  • Be a US citizen or legal US resident.
  • Be entering or attending an accredited secondary education institution in the United States. Students who are pursuing or resuming a degree later in adulthood may apply even if there was a gap in their academic career.

 

 

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#RAREis Scholarship Fund
Apply before:
04/13/2023
# of Awards:
35
Amount:
$5,000

The #RAREis Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to help young adults with rare diseases to pursue their dreams through education. Thanks to the support of the #RAREis program by Horizon Therapeutics. The EveryLife Foundation is pleased to announce its fourth year of the #RAREis Scholarship Fund, a scholarship dedicated to the rare disease community.  

 

Applicants to the #RAREis Scholarship Fund must be:

  • U.S. residents who have been diagnosed* by a physician as having any form of rare disease regardless of treatment status. Applicants will be asked to provide a Diagnosis Verification Form provided by a physician verifying diagnosis.
  • Currently enrolled or planning to enroll full-time or part-time** in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical/trade school for the Fall 2023 semester.
  • 17 years old or older (no upper age limit, veterans and non-traditional students are encouraged.)
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Brothers Healthcare Scholarship Award Program
Apply before:
04/01/2023
# of Awards:
2
Amount:
$1,000

Brothers Healthcare is committed to supporting members of the bleeding disorders community in their goals for higher education. For that reason, we offer a scholarship program of $2,000 per year to be awarded as two $1,000 scholarships to people affected by an inherited bleeding disorder like hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease. The awards committee oversees the scholarship program. The award selection is based on a number of criteria including but not limited to academic merit, narrative, reference letters, and impact on the bleeding disorder community. 

Eligibility

  • Attend an accredited technical school, college, or university in the fall of 2023
  • Have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, OR be a parent, spouse, partner, child, or sibling of a person with a bleeding disorder.
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale and submit a report card or transcript (certified not required),
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Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program
Apply before:
03/31/2023
# of Awards:
Amount:
$500 - $6,000

The Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program is an annual competitive educational scholarship sponsored by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation. This scholarship was created in honor of Beth Carew. Beth was an energetic, bright, loving, and caring woman. She was a person with determination and spunk. She was deeply concerned about her family and her community. She was one of the few women to be diagnosed with hemophilia A. She was an outspoken advocate for the needs of families with bleeding disorders and for the needs of women who were affected by bleeding disorders in any way. She was a kind and compassionate soul and a relentless fighter. The Colburn-Keenan Foundation, joined by the Carew family, are proud to offer this scholarship program to young people and adults with bleeding disorders to assist in their efforts to obtain a higher education. 

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a United States citizen or legally living permanently in the United States.
  • Applicants must be diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder. Students who do not have an inherited bleeding disorder but whose parent(s) or sibling(s) have an inherited bleeding disorder are not eligible to apply, even though they are affected by an inherited bleeding disorder.
  • Applicants must have performed community service and/or volunteered time and energy to any organization within their community not associated with their school. The community service/volunteer time an applicant notes in this application should be unpaid and not required for school credit. If a student has ONLY performed community service or volunteered with a school class or club, then they ARE NOT eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be entering or attending an accredited two-year or four-year undergraduate institution in the United States to obtain their first undergraduate degree. A student who has already obtained a two-year degree, is eligible to apply as long as they are entering or attending an accredited four-year undergraduate institution for their first Bachelor’s Degree. Students who are pursuing or resuming an undergraduate degree later in adulthood may apply even if there was a gap in their academic career. High school seniors or undergraduate college freshmen, sophomores or juniors may apply. 
  • Past recipients of the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship may reapply throughout their undergraduate career, until they received four (4) awards from the program. Once a student has received four awards, they are no longer eligible to apply even if they are still in school to obtain their first undergraduate degree.
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Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship
Apply before:
03/01/2023
# of Awards:
10
Amount:
$1,000

This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Eric Dostie and will be awarded to a student who can best demonstrate scholastic achievement, community service, and financial need. Applicants must submit an essay describing how his or her education will be used to serve humankind and to encourage self-improvement and enrichment.

Eligibility

  • Either have hemophilia or von Willebrand disease or be an immediate family member (parent, spouse, sibling, or child) of a person with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college program in the U.S
  • Current minimum GPA of 2.5
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