WESTERN NEW YORK BLOODCARE

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
FOR REPEAT APPLICANTS

Scholarship Information
The mission of the Western New York BloodCare Scholarship Program is to provide a better quality of life for individuals affected by Hemophilia, Von Williebrand Disease, Gaucher, and other genetic bleeding disorders by awarding financial assistance for advanced educations and training leading to employment and access to health insurance.

Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible candidates must be patients of the Western New York BloodCare, in good standing, who are high school seniors, high school (or equivalent) graduates, or students who are currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate, graduate, or vocational institutions of higher education. Candidates must have an overall high school average of 80 or higher or a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be eligible to apply. All recipients are eligible to reapply in the subsequent years if they are in good standing. This renewal will not be automatic, as each year’s applicants will be independently evaluated. 

What types of scholarships will be given?
Scholarships will be awarded annually in the categories of vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs

How much are the scholarship awards? 
The amount given will be dependent on the number of applicants, the category of the applicant’s program, and the discretion of the scholarship committee.

How are award recipients selected?
The recipients will be chosen based on academic performance, responses to application questions, participation in school and community activities, work and/or volunteer experience, recommendations, and personal or family circumstances. Selection will be based on the evaluation of the applications and the accompanying documentation. The scholarship committee is comprised of board members from the board of directors of Western New York BloodCare. They will be responsible for reviewing and selecting award recipients. Relatives of committee members or WNYBC staff are eligible to apply only if they are registered patients of the WNYBC Center. 

RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS BY:
March 31st 

TO:
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
WESTERN NEW YORK BLOODCARE
1010 MAIN ST.
SUITE 300
BUFFALO, NY 14202

*PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED INCOMPLETE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR REVIEW BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.

The WNYBC scholarship application is also available on our website at:
www.wnybloodcare.org

Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _________ Zip code: ________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________
Date of Birth: _____________________ Diagnosis: ________________________
Current school and grade level: _________________________________________
Name of College, University, or Vocational program you are planning to attend in fall 2025: __________________________________________________________________
Grade/class level (as of fall 2024): ______________________________________
Anticipated Degree: __________________________________________________
Anticipated Major: ___________________________________________________
Future Career/Vocation: ______________________________________________
Have you been awarded a WNYBC scholarship in the past?  Yes       or       No 
If so, when: ________________________________________________________

Goal and Reflections
The following essay should reflect your current academic year and goals for the future. Your response must be detailed, highlight any achievements, and describe your plans for the future. Responses must be typed.
1.	Describe any challenges or obstacles you have faced over the past year or since your last application. Describe any achievements or accomplishments.

2.	Describe your current academic and personal goals. Highlight if your goals have changed since your last application and why.

*Please note that all of these topics must be addressed and are NOT optional*
Transcripts
An official transcript of your grades is required from your institution of higher education (if applicable) or high school. The transcripts must be official, the committee will not review applications with non-official transcripts. Send directly to Western New York BloodCare at the address listed below.

Please have your transcript and hard copy letters of recommendations sent to:

Scholarship Committee
Western New York BloodCare
1010 Main St.
Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14202

In submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information will result in termination of any scholarship granted.

Applicant’s Signature: 
__________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________