For students in the bleeding disorders community, higher education can be financially challenging. Fortunately, multiple scholarships are available to help ease the burden and support your academic journey. Two excellent opportunities for individuals with bleeding disorders to pursue their education with financial support are the VHF Lyman Fisher Scholarship and the Hemophilia Alliance, Joe Pugliese Educational Award.
The VHF Lyman Fisher Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a bleeding disorder pursuing higher education. Established to honor Dr. Lyman Fisher’s dedication to the bleeding disorders community, this scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students. Applicants must be residents of Virginia and either have a bleeding disorder or be the child, spouse, sibling, or guardian of someone with a bleeding disorder. The scholarship supports tuition and educational expenses for students attending college, university, or vocational training programs. For more details and application instructions, visit VHF Lyman Fisher Scholarship. Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm
The Hemophilia Alliance, Joe Pugliese Educational Award offers a life-changing opportunity for individuals diagnosed with an inherited bleeding or thrombotic disorder who are pursuing higher education. This annual scholarship provides two recipients with $12,500 each to support tuition and qualified educational expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year. Designed to ensure long-term support for students in the bleeding disorders community, this award can be used for tuition, housing, educational tools, books, and more. Applicants must be an active patient at a federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center and meet one of the following criteria: a high school senior planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school, a current student enrolled in a degree or certification program, or an adult returning to school for a degree or vocational certification.
The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Applicants must submit an online form, a personal essay, details on extracurricular and work experiences, two letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment. Finalists will be invited for a Zoom interview before winners are announced on May 1, 2025. This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity to ease financial burdens and invest in your future. If you or someone you know is eligible, don’t miss out! For more information, contact the Hemophilia Alliance Foundation at info@hemophiliaalliancefoundation.org.
Additional Scholarship Resources
In addition to these scholarships, there are other financial aid opportunities available for students in the bleeding disorders community. Explore more scholarships at: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Scholarship Resources and the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) Scholarship Resources
If you or someone you know is eligible, don’t miss out on these opportunities to invest in your future. Scholarships like these provide not just financial assistance but also a pathway to academic success and career growth.
