Who is eligible for the WPBDF Scholarship?
Any person or immediate family member of a person with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, or other inherited bleeding disorder is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The person with the bleeding disorder must either be a member of the Foundation, living in one of the 26 counties served by the Foundation, or be a patient of the Hemophilia Center of Western PA. The candidate must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited school or vocational/technical center and must submit a completed application within the established deadline.
Scholarship Funds
One full award of $2,500 per degree program or course of study will be granted. Partial awards may be granted. Individuals who have received a partial award (less than $2,500) from WPBDF in the past are welcome to reapply. The Foundation is delighted to be able to support our community in this way. We wish you the very best of luck as you pursue your education.
The Process
The 2022-2023 process will be as follows:
- Applications are being distributed by the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation.
- Applications must be received or postmarked by July 1, 2022.
- Criteria should include academic excellence (past or present), community service, and personal statements.
- Winner(s) will be announced at the WPBDF Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Click here to download the 2022 Chapter Scholarship Application and Guidelines