It’s Time to Apply for Scholarships!

Horizons in Hemophilia, March 2013

By Karen Daniel, Marketing and Communications Director

The application deadline for HoG’s John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship is May 1, 2013.  This program helps Georgia students who are affected by bleeding disorders.  Students who receive the John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship can use the funds for college, vocational, or technical school.  Scholarships are granted based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and personal goals.  Full details about eligibility requirements are available online.

These scholarships are awarded in memory of John Youtsey, former professor and Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Georgia State University. Youtsey provided dedicated leadership to Hemophilia of Georgia from its inception in 1973 until his death in 1996. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Hemophilia of Georgia and chaired the Scholarship Committee.

To help students affected by bleeding disorders get the education they need, Hemophilia of Georgia has provided over $950,000 in scholarships to more than 350 students in the past several years. You can make a life-long difference for a deserving student by contributing to the scholarship fund today.