“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela
Scholarship Information
IMPORTANT: Due to the Department of Education delays in processing FAFSA forms, we have extended the application deadline to Friday, May 31. Email submissions are preferred. Application materials received after this date cannot be accepted.
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2024 George D. McCoy Education Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Candidate: Persons diagnosed with severe hemophilia A
Application Form: download
Helpful Tips Document: download
Application deadline: May 31 (extended from May 15)
Contact: Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina
Phone: 919-319-0014
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2024 Optum Infusion Pharmacy/Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Education 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 affected by a bleeding disorder; has a sibling or a parent in the same household affected by a bleeding disorder. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an applicant pursuing education in a health-related field.
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
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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.