“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela
Scholarship Information
IMPORTANT: These scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and need. All applicants are required to submit a completed FAFSA form, even if they are not applying for federal aid.
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2025-26 George D. McCoy Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Candidate: Persons diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe hemophilia A. The applicant does not need to be a North Carolina resident.
Application Form: download
Helpful Tips Document: download
Application deadline: May 15, 2025
Contact: Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina
Phone: 919-319-0014
Email: scholarships@bleedingdisordersnc.orgNote: Applicants to this program will automatically be considered for the Optum Infusion Pharmacy/Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship (see below). There is no need to submit separate applications.
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2025-26 Optum Infusion Pharmacy/Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarships
Amount: $20,000 to be distributed in awards of $500 to $3,000
Candidate: Persons affected by a bleeding disorder including anyone who: has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder; is a caregiver of a child or adult diagnosed with a bleeding disorder; or has a sibling or a parent in the same household diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an applicant pursuing education in a health-related field. The applicant does not need to be a North Carolina resident.
Application Form: download
Helpful Tips Document: download
Application deadline: May 31 (extended from May 15)
Contact: Email: scholarships@bleedingdisordersnc.org
More Information from Optum: hbdp@optum.com
Note: Applicants to this program who have been diagnosed with hemophilia A will automatically be considered for the George D. McCoy/Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship (see above). There is no need to submit separate applications.
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Lists of additional scholarships for people with bleeding disorders, their families, and caregivers
- National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) Scholarship Listing
- Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) Scholarship Listing
- LA Kelley Communications
- Scholarships.com
- NeedyMeds
Your high school guidance counselor and your college financial aid office should also be able to help you find additional resources to afford your continuing education.