Anne McGuire Memorial Scholarship 2024

Anne McGuire Memorial Scholarship

2024 Application
Anne McGuire served as the Chapter Administrator for many years and was exceptionally dedicated to the bleeding disorders community. The scholarship fund was created after her passing in 2020.

Thanks to a generous donor, the Nevada Chapter will be able to award two scholarships of $1,000 in 2024.

Who can apply: Applicants must be:
- Residents of Nevada who have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder by a hematologist or have a sibling that has a diagnosed bleeding disorder.
- Entering or attending an accredited 2- or 4- year undergraduate institution, trade school, or similar institution in the United States for the 2024-25 school year.
- Preference for individuals who have a history of involvement with Nevada Chapter youth programs.
Application requirements: The application must include the following completed sections:
- Application form
- Write an essay (300 words maximum) responding to the following questions: In what ways do you participate in your local bleeding disorder community? How your education and future career plans will benefit others in the bleeding disorder community?
- Personal reference (must be written and signed by a teacher, mentor, or someone else familiar with your personal and academic achievements. Letters written by any relative of the applicant will not be accepted.)
Eligibility and selection process: Applications will be evaluated by a review committee. This scholarship will be awarded based on a completed application, essay, achievements, and community service to the hemophilia community. The recipients will be notified by October 1st, 2024 and will receive funding in the fall after submitting their tuition bill/statement from the institution they are attending or planning to attend.

Please note: Funds can be used for tuition, college room and board, travel to college, books, and/or laptop. For all expenses a tuition bill/statement must be submitted as proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds. Awardees will not receive a cash payment.

Deadline: All completed applications must be received no later than Friday, September 27th, 2024.

Applications will NOT be considered unless all materials are received by this date.

Questions about the scholarship or reference form?

Contact: Jacob at 702-564-4368 or jmurdock@bleeding.org

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Demographic Information
Name*

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Street Address

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Birthdate *
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Application Questions
What bleeding disorder affects your family? *
Where do you (or your family member) receive treatment for your bleeding disorder? *
What is the college/university/trade school that you attend or will be attending in Fall 2024? *
Location of college/university/trade school? *
Current place of employment?
If you are under the age of 18, please list the name(s) of your parent(s) or guardian(s):
Please list all activities that you have been involved in for the last four years. Please include dates if possible. *

Please upload your essay. The 300 words or less essay should answer the following: In what ways do you participate in your community? In what ways have you been involved in the Nevada bleeding disorders community? How will your education and future career plans benefit others in the bleeding disorders community? *

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Personal Reference

Note to applicant: Please upload a personal reference (e.g., a teacher, coach, extracurricular activity advisor), or staff at your HTC who can answer the following questions. Relatives are not allowed. Please submit by Friday September 27th, 2024.

The reference can also be emailed to jmurdock@bleeding.org. Reference must be emailed from the account owned by the individual providing the reference, submitted here, or mailed and postmarked by the deadline. If mailed, Mail to Attn: Scholarships, NHFNV, 222 S Rainbow Blvd., Suite 203, Las Vegas, NV 89145

- Name of applicant:
- What is your relationship to the above applicant?
- Your name and address (address, city, US state, postal code):
- Your phone number and email address:
- How long have you been acquainted with this applicant?
- What are this applicant’s most significant attributes?
- Please describe in detail why you are recommending this person for the Anne McGuire Memorial Scholarship.
Please upload your Personal Reference.

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Thank you for submitting your application!

Once all of your materials have been received, we will send a confirmation email. Awardees will be announced after October 1st, 2024.

We will contact you after that time.
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