IASCNAPA SCHOLARSHIPS
The International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Professional Associates, Inc. has established a college scholarship program to assist individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease who will be attending an institution of higher learning in the United States.
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Applicants for IASCNAPA's $1,500 Scholarships must be enrolled in, or have been accepted by a recognized and accredited post- secondary school, including college, university, trade school, or other institution of higher learning. Curriculum choice, age, gender, race, ethnic background, religion and political affiliation will not be used in evaluating applications.
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An active IASCNAPA member or a sickle cell disease medical provider must sponsor all applicants. Applications are accepted from March 1 through July 1 of each year. Awards will be given in August of each year. The number of scholarships awarded each year is dependent on available funds and the quality of applications.
STEVEN CHRISTY SCHOLARSHIP
The Steven Christy Scholarship Fund is dedicated to an individual who lived with sickle cell disease and valued education. Steven struggled to complete college, but persevered and graduated from Fitchburg State University. He spent his career helping others - first as a social worker at Favarh and then as a counselor and coordinator of newborn hemoglobinopathy screening programs at the combined UCONN/St. Francis. The scholarship was established by his wife in Steven’s memory.
Dr. Christine
A. Johnson Scholarship
Dr. Johnson had a special interest in children and families affected with hemophilia and sickle cell disease. Through her dedication, perseverance, and hard work, Dr. Johnson was awarded federal and state grant funding which allowed her to establish the Comprehensive Hemophilia Diagnostic and Treatment Center and the Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She served as medical director for these programs until her retirement in 2003, and was an advocate for sickle cell disease for 30 years. The Christine A. Johnson Scholarship Fund is provided by the friends of Dr. Christine A. Johnson in her honor.
CHECKLIST
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
1. Check eligibility
Have sickle cell disease (not trait)
Will attend post-secondary (college or trade school) in 2024-2025 school year (Going to school in the US)
2. Items Ready to Upload
Picture (png, jpg, or jpeg)
College/trade school letter of acceptance
3. Name and address of school attending in
2024-2025
4. Name and email address of IASCNAPA sponsor or medical provider
5. Name and date of high school or college most recently attended
6. Name, phone number, and email address of references
7. Statements:
100-word or less career statement
250-word or less personal statement
8. Statement of: Hobbies, Honors,
Leadership positions and significant responsibilities
REFERENCE CHECKLIST:
In the application, you can provide your references with the link to complete the online Reference Form
1. One reference must be from
An active IASCNAPA member or A medical professional
They must be able to verify your sickle cell status
2. The second reference should be someone who knows you well and
can comment on your ability to excel in school
3. Make sure your references are aware of the July 1st deadline