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Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 15, 2025
Winners Announced
Feb 15, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
Background:
Impacted by a blood disorder, personally or through a family member

Blood disorders affect many people and can be lifelong illnesses or even life-threatening diagnoses.

From blood clotting to excess bleeding to iron deficiency and beyond, people with blood disorders face many symptoms that can affect their quality of life. Families of those who suffer can also face difficulties due to these disorders, as watching a loved one go through pain and treatment can be hard, and navigating healthcare solutions is often expensive. 

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by blood disorders so they can continue their education and raise awareness.

Any high school student who has been affected by a blood disorder either personally or through a family member may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us how you have been impacted by a blood disorder and how you hope to raise awareness of these disorders.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published August 9, 2024
Essay Topic

How have you been impacted by a blood disorder and how do you hope to spread awareness about these disorders?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 15, 2025.