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Scholarships

At Glanzmann's Research Foundation, we understand the importance of education for students with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT). That's why we've compiled a list of academic scholarships available for students with GT. This list, updated on June 1, 2020, includes the following.

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  • #RAREis Scholarship Fund

    • Eligibility: U.S. residents aged 17 or older diagnosed with rare disease.
    • Award: $5,000.
    • Application Period: Typically opens in March and closes in April.
    • Details: Applicants must provide a Diagnosis Verification Form from a physician. Selection is based on essay responses, leadership, extracurricular activities, work experience, academic performance, and financial need.

  • Novo Nordisk Hemophilia and Rare Bleeding Disorders Scholarship

    • Eligibility: U.S. residents with specific bleeding disorders, including hemophilia A or B, congenital factor deficiencies, and Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia.
    • Award: Five scholarships of $4,000 each for four-year college students; ten scholarships of $2,500 each for community or vocational students.
    • Application Deadline: June 30, 2024 (for the 2024-2025 academic year; check for 2025 updates).
    • Details: Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

  • BioMarin RARE Scholars Program

    • Eligibility: Students diagnosed with specific rare genetic conditions, including hemophilia A.
    • Award: $5,000 for four-year undergraduate or graduate studies; $2,500 for two-year or vocational/technical studies.
    • Application Period: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accepted beginning in early 2025.
    • Details: Applicants should demonstrate leadership and engagement in school and community activities.

  • Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Individuals diagnosed with hemophilia or a related bleeding disorder, or their family members.
    • Award: $1,000.
    • Application Deadline: Typically in the spring; check for 2025 dates.
    • Details: Applicants must submit an essay and letters of recommendation.

  • InfuCare Rx Bleeding Disorders Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Individuals diagnosed with hemophilia A/B (including symptomatic carriers), von Willebrand Disease, or rare factor deficiencies.
    • Award: Varies.
    • Application Period: Check the website for 2025 application details.
    • Details: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievements, community involvement, and personal essays.

  • Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarships

    • Eligibility: Individuals affected by a bleeding disorder, including patients, caregivers, and immediate family members.
    • Award: Amounts range from $500 to $3,000.
    • Application Deadline: May 31, 2025.
    • Details: Applicants must submit an application form, essay, letters of recommendation, and a doctor's certification.

  • Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

    • Eligibility: High school students impacted by a blood disorder, either personally or through a family member.
    • Award: $1,000.
    • Application Deadline: January 15, 2025.
    • Details: Applicants must write an essay on how they have been impacted by a blood disorder and how they hope to raise awareness.

  • Patient Advocate Foundation's Scholarship for Survivors

    • Eligibility: U.S. citizens under the age of 25 diagnosed with and/or actively treated for a chronic disease within the past five years.
    • Award: $3,000 per school year, renewable for up to four years.
    • Application Deadline: March 7, 2025.
    • Details: Applicants must submit an essay, letters of recommendation, financial information, and a diagnosis verification form.

  • Brandywine Valley Hemophilia Foundation Scholarship

      • Eligibility: Individuals diagnosed with hemophilia or other significant bleeding disorders within the organization's service area or active within the organization.
      • Award: $2,000, renewable for up to four years.
      • Application Deadline: May 16, 2025.
      • Details: Applicants must submit an application form, essay, personal references, evidence of diagnosis, and academic transcripts.

  • Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship

      • Eligibility: U.S. citizens diagnosed with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, or a related inherited bleeding disorder. Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduates planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. as full-time students. Demonstrated community service within the bleeding disorders community is required.
      • Award: Amounts vary.
      • Application Period: Opens February 1, 2025; closes April 1, 2025.
      • Details: Applicants should provide evidence of community service and may need to submit essays and recommendation letters.