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Consumer Development Scholarships
Each year, through the Consumer Development Scholarship
Program, the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation awards patients and their
families funding to offset the cost of hotel accommodations and travel expenses
while attending the
NHF Annual Meeting.
The program is designed to provide new and exciting
opportunities for members of the Wisconsin bleeding disorders community. The
recipients of a Consumer Development Scholarship Program award attend the
NHF Annual Meeting as representatives of GLHF and Wisconsin. Their role as
a representative gives them a unique opportunity to make a difference in the
lives of those affected by bleeding disorders, and become leaders in their
community. While they participate in the many exciting workshops and activities
at the Meeting, they are encouraged to take note of programs and services that
would strengthen GLHF’s ability to serve the Wisconsin bleeding disorders
community.
Attending the
NHF Annual Meeting is an extremely positive experience for anyone affected
by a bleeding disorder. GLHF understands the importance of supporting consumers’
interest in attending this meeting. Programs like the Consumer Development
Program are made possible because of a commitment from our donors and corporate
friends.
If you’d like to support this most worthwhile program, please
contact the Foundation.
Academic Scholarships
Individual Class
Scholarship
This scholarship (#2 above) is being
offered to continue the Foundation’s goal to improve the quality of life for
individuals affected by bleeding disorders through career advancement and
improved vocational opportunities.
Applicants can receive up to $500.00 per
class per scholarship period. All awards will be presented on behalf of the
recipient directly to the institution where the class will take place. Repeat
applications are welcomed. Previous recipients are considered at no advantage or
disadvantage with other applicants.
The evaluation of each applicant will be
based on achieving the long-term goals of the Scholarship Program:
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Improved patient and family access to
insurance,
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Decreased dependency on public sources of
support, and
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Increased commitment to the bleeding
disorders community.
Applicants will be evaluated using a number
of criteria including personal circumstances and financial need. Priority will
be granted to individuals with bleeding disorders, then parents of children with
bleeding disorders and then spouses of individuals with bleeding disorders.
In order to be considered for an award, an
application must be received in the GLHF office. Faxed
applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be
evaluated. A complete application will consist of:
Please send the application and all other
materials to:
The Program Services Committee, Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, 638 N. 18th Street, Suite 108,
Milwaukee, WI 53233.
The award decision will be announced at the GLHF Board of Directors
meeting in May. We look forward to reviewing your application
materials. Good luck to you! Please call 414-257-0200 or toll free at
888-797-4543 if you have any questions.
Academic Scholarships
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