Young adults with SCD who are high school seniors or current undergraduates matriculated at an accredited college are qualified to apply for the SCTPN Scholarship. Applicants must be full-time students and have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility
- All applicants must be full-time students
- Must provide certification from a physician verifying you have Sickle Cell Disease and/or Thalassemia
- Minimum 2.75 out of 4.0 GPA or equivalent
Application Process
- Submit an unofficial transcript that reflects a cumulative GPA of at least
2.75
- Write a 500 word essay answering the appropriate question provided
- All entering undergraduate freshmen must submit a copy of their college
acceptance letter
- Selected recipients must be willing to participate in the annual Sickle Cell Walk
(i.e. Social media post/article, starting a virtual team, volunteering during the
walk, etc)
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 may apply annually for continued assistance. SCTPN will follow undergraduate recipients throughout their college experience, provide needed support and mentoring activities.