2024 Scholarship Program Application 

Calendar

January 1, 2024—Scholarship applications are now being accepted

March 1, 2024—Deadline for submissions of  applications

March 6, 2024—Notifications Sent

April 5- 7, 2024- Annual Education Weekend – Must be present at Award Disbursement: April 6, 2024  (Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque, Iowa)

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a member of Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland,(BDH) If you haven't registered in 2023 or 2024 please do.  Your membership must be submitted on or before March 1, 2024 when scholarship applications are due. If membership is not submitted on or before March 1, 2024 your scholarship will not be considered. Do not send your BDH  membership application to the scholarship committee, please go online Membership - Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland (bdheartland.org) to access the application.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Member must reside in the BDH service area (State of Iowa or if outside the State of Iowa, must seek care at the UIHC Treatment Center) unless prior arrangements are made.    
• Must have a diagnosed bleeding disorder or be an immediate family member (sibling, child, or caregiver) of someone that has a diagnosed bleeding disorder (diagnosed bleeding disorder is defined as a person who is being followed with a treatment plan).
• Verification of diagnosis may be required from your physician upon request (you will be notified if this is required).
• High school graduate before or in 2024.
• Be enrolled in a degree seeking program at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States during the 2024-2025 academic year for a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• You must be present at the Scholarship Award Ceremony to be held during the Annual Education Weekend (unless agreed upon emergency).  April  5-7th, 2024 – Award Disbursement: April 6th, 2024  (Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque, Iowa) 
• Active Participation in Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland will play a large role in determining scholarships.

General Scholarship:

($500 for non-affected person and $1,000 for affected person)

 Scholarship Requirement: 

• Complete the online scholarship application (click the link below)
• Involvement within the BDH bleeding disorder community. (i.e., Attending events, participating in the walk, advocacy for the bleeding disorder community, volunteering) 
• A typed 500-word (minimum) essay that includes each of the following:
  • Explain your short-range goals and long-range career plans.
  • Personal background in relation to the bleeding disorder community.
  • Contribution to the bleeding disorders community. 

 

Memorial Scholarships:

There are three Memorial Scholarships Available.

The Dude Cremer, John Heisner & David Brustkern Memorial Scholarships.

($1,000 for non-affected person and $1,500 for affected person) 

 Application Requirements

 You only have to submit the online scholarship application once (please do not resubmit). To apply for these Scholarships direct contributions must have been made to Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland. (donations of time/gifts/talents/funds) To apply for these in addition to the General Scholarship please submit the following:

• The General Scholarship Essay
• A letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• A letter of recommendation from one of the following: a current Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland board member, member of Executive Committee, a Chairperson, or someone from the HTC verifying contributions made to BDH and/or support.
• A typed paragraph of how BDH has impacted your life. 

Submission Deadline

Complete online application found on the BDH website before or on March 1, 2024 to be considered

**If applying for the Memorial Scholarships supporting documents must be turned in by March 1, 2024 **

Applications will be selected based upon the following criteria:

• Involvement with Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland and in the bleeding disorders  community.
• Personal/leadership/academic qualities 
• Completion of application and associated materials

All selection decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.  Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland and cannot be returned.  Your submission of application and supporting documents gives permission for Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland to utilize quotes, in part or whole as seen fit for future Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland usage.

It is your responsibility to inform BDH of any changes to your application. This includes, but not limited to, change of school and full- or part-time status. All documents will need to be emailed to Amber Smith at bdh_staff@bdheartland.org.

                  Apply Today!