THE WPBDF SCHOLARSHIP 2024-2025

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 college or vocational/technical center and must submit a completed application within the established deadline.

Scholarship Funds

One full award up to $3,000 per degree program or course of study will be granted. Partial awards may be granted. Individuals who have received a partial award (less than $3,000) 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 2024-2025 process will be as follows:

-Applications are being distributed by the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation.
- Applications must be received or postmarked by May 30, 2024.
- Criteria should include academic excellence (past or present), community service, and personal statements.
- Winner(s) will be announced at the WPBDF Annual Meeting on July 18, 2024.

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* 1. Student Contact Information

Name *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Please enter your date of birith

Student Date of Birth

Date

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* 3. Are you diagnosed with a bleeding disorder?

Yes

No
If not you, please list the name of the immediate family member and their relationship to you.

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* 4. If you are a high school or college student living with your parent/guardian, please provide the following:

Parent(s)/Guardian Name(s)

Parent(s)/Guardian Address(s)

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Parent(s)/Guardian Phone Number(s)

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* 5. What are your educational goals and career aspirations? Why did you choose your academic program or field of study?

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* 6. From a financial standpoint, what impact would receiving a scholarship have on your education? Please share how you are financing your college education and any special personal or family circumstance affecting your need for financial assistance

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* 7. Tell us about your leadership and community service activities. If your leadership or community service activities were limited, explain the reason(s) or how you otherwise spent your time.

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* 8. Please provide us with a personal statement. A personal statement is an account of your achievements, talents, interests and goals.

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* 9. Please attach proof of enrollment in an accredited school or vocational/technical center.

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* 10. Please attach a copy of your current transcript. If preferred, a copy of your transcript can be mailed to us. This does not need to be an official copy, but it MUST be received by May 30, 2024 for your application to be considered. Upload your transcript below or mail it to: Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation 775 Fourth Street, First Floor Beaver, PA 15009.

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