SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT

Scholarship Application | Scholarship Essay Questions | Scholastic Achievement Solicitation Letter

SCTPN Undergraduate Scholarships are dedicated to academic excellence and assisting young adults living with a hemoglobinopathy to continue their education.  The scholarship is awarded biannually to students accepted to an accredited two or four-year college or university.  Scholarship recipients can apply annually for continued assistance.

SCTPN will follow undergraduate recipients throughout their college experience, provide needed support and mentoring activities.

Scholarship Application

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Program Requirements

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Sickle Cell/Thalassemia Patients Network’s scholarship programs.  SCTPN has three scholarships available to young adults diagnosed with sickle cell disease, thalassemia and other hemoglobin disorders.

Undergraduate Scholarship for incoming college and upper class members (Juniors)
Karla Samuels Scholarship for Nursing
Lori N. Fleming Belanger Graduate Scholarship

The following criteria must be met for your application to be considered for the 2008-2009 academic year:

Candidate Selection for Scholarship

• Essay and GPA: 
  Candidates will be judged on written communication skills and overall academic standing.  Undergraduate essays must be approximately of 500 words and graduate essays approximately 1000 words.
• Career Goals:
  Candidates with clear career goals supported by a curriculum and other activities that show movement towards accomplishment of stated goals will be given serious consideration.
• Leadership Ability:
  Candidates should demonstrate strong character, integrity and leadership skills through their involvement in community service and/or through their place of employment.

Incoming College Freshman

• Graduating High School Senior
• Acceptance to an accredited two or four-year college or university in the 2008 Fall Semester
• Complete the application and 500 word essay
• Provide an official High School Transcript
• Obtain 2 letters of recommendation, one page long and on an official letterhead – from a teacher, school official, community representative, legislator or current employer.  This letter should address the applicant’s abilities in academics, character, leadership, extracurricular activities, athletics, work ethic, etc.

  Upper Class Undergraduate Student (Junior Year)

• Currently attending an accredited four-year college or university (must show proof of registration or acceptance letter if transferring to another institution).
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Must have a declared major
• Official Transcript
• Complete the application and 500 word essay
• 2 letters of recommendation, one page long and on an official letterhead – from a teacher, school official, community representative, legislator, or current employer.  This letter should address the applicant’s abilities in school and/or community involvement, extracurricular activities, and work ethic.

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Scholarship Application Essay Questions

Since 1991 SCTPN and hospitals providing comprehensive care for sickle cell and Thalassemia patients have co‐sponsored a Scholastic Achievement Awards program to deserving children and young adults living with blood disorders to strive for Excellence in Education to ensure them a brighter future. Sunday, June 22, 2008 will mark the Seventeenth Annual Scholastic Achievement and Scholarship Awards Ceremony, which will be hosted by The SickleCare Program at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, 234 East 149th Street, New York, New York 10451. The ceremony is a grand event attended largely by children, young adults, their families, medical professionals, and guest speakers. The event features a variety of entertainment, speeches, food and refreshments.

The achievement program consists of three segments:

• Recognition and Excellence Awards
• Essay Competitions for Elementary, Middle School and High School students
  
• College Scholarship Awards

2008 Essay Questions

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**All essays are due on/or before June 13, 2008. Any applications received after this date will be disqualified. All winners will be announced at the awards presentation on Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

 

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