Record Number of Students Receive John Youtsey Memorial Scholarships

Horizons in Hemophilia, September 2015

By Amy Bretherton, Director of Marketing & Communications

Congratulations to the 38 deserving students who will share more than $100,000 in scholarships from Hemophilia of Georgia for the 2015-16 academic year. We are so proud of them and know they will put this scholarship money to good use. These scholarships are awarded in memory of John Youtsey, a former professor and Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Georgia State University. Dr. Youtsey was a member of the Board of Directors of Hemophilia of Georgia and chaired the scholarship committee.

HoG awards the John Youtsey scholarships annually to Georgia residents affected by hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need, and personal goals. Children who have lost a parent to complications from a bleeding disorder are also eligible.

Over the years, the John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship Program has awarded more than 445 scholarships totaling over $1,000,000. This year a record number of students received the scholarships.

Help deserving students like these achieve their goals by contributing online to the John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship Program or mail a check to Hemophilia of Georgia.

Aderyl B. is a student at Georgia State University majoring in biological studies who hopes to attend medical school.

Ann S. is taking courses at Wake Technical Community College which will enable her to begin working on a nursing degree next year.

Anthony V.  is majoring in criminal justice at Dalton State College and hopes to attend law school.

Austin S. is a student at Purdue University where he is studying organizational leadership and supervision.

Avery W. is a civil engineering major at Kennesaw State University.

Bryce H. is a public relations major at Georgia Southern University and hopes to work in public relations or become an actor.

Catriana N. is a biomedical engineering major at Georgia Institute of Technology with an interest in tissue engineering.

Charles W. is majoring in computer information systems at Georgia State University and hopes to work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chelsee N. attends Georgia Military College and is majoring in political science.

Cody P.  studies sports management at Kennesaw State University and would like to work in a baseball front office.

Cody R. is a mathematics education student at the University of Georgia and plans to become a high school math teacher.

Dan H. is majoring in biology at Georgia Southern University and hopes to work in the medical field.

Elizabeth S. attends Georgia Institute of Technology and is a civil engineering major who hopes to pursue a career in roadway and highway design and traffic analysis.

Gage Y. studies architecture at the Coastal College of Georgia.

Gary H. is a student at Kennesaw State University studying architecture.

Gillian B. is a biology student at the University of West Georgia and hopes to become a genetic pathologist.

George J. is studying biology at the University of North Georgia and plans to become a physical therapist.

Grant C.  attends Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC and is a biology major who would like to attend physician’s assistant school.

Jacob G. is a business administration major at the University of West Georgia and hopes to continue his charity work after graduation by rebuilding cars for those in need.

Jacob P. is a University of Georgia student majoring in Management Information Systems and is a founder of Row for Hemophilia.

Jared L. is a physics major at Kennesaw State University and would like to work for NASA.

Jaron W. majors in computer science at Albany State University and would like to work for a large company as a database systems manager.

Kelsey B. attends the University of Georgia and is a biology major.

Kenneth K. is a pre-nursing student at the University of North Georgia.

Lorenzo G. hopes for a career in theatre and music after graduating from Northwestern University.

Louis C. is studying political science and international affairs at the University of Georgia.

Michael P. attends the University of North Georgia and plans to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Samantha H. is a history major at Georgia Southern University and would like to pursue a graduate degree and a career in criminal justice.

Savannah W. is majoring in dairy science at the University of Georgia and hopes to work for the USDA or FDA after attending graduate school.

Troy J. is a geosciences major at Georgia State University and hopes to work for FEMA.

Wesley B. attends Georgia Institute of Technology and is majoring in biomedical engineering with a desire to work in the prosthetic design and manufacturing industry.

William G. attends Clayton State University and is a nursing major.

Zachary C. is studying geology at Georgia Southern University.

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners! We are rooting for all of you as you follow you dreams.