John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarships

 

Each year, Hemophilia of Georgia awards John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarships to Georgians in the bleeding disorder community. John W. Youtsey, former professor and Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Georgia State University, provided leadership to Hemophilia of Georgia from its beginning in 1973 until his death in 1996.  He was a board member of Hemophilia of Georgia and chaired the Scholarship Committee.  Over the years, the John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship Program has awarded more than 400 scholarships totaling over $1,000,000.   In 2017, Hemophilia of Georgia awarded 35 young men and women scholarships totaling $100,000.

What the scholarship has meant to previous recipients:

“This scholarship means I will be able to pursue my future without struggling to make ends meet.”

"Thanks so much for giving me this opportunity to further my education and giving me a head start towards my career.”

“This scholarship means I will be able to afford to attend college.”

“The scholarship gives me the opportunity to be financially secure for the rest of my life.”

“Because of this scholarship my dreams are coming true!”

“It is such an honor to receive this scholarship.  It means that I can focus more on my education rather than on financial needs.”

“This scholarship means a lot to me.  It takes some of the financial pressure off me and my mom.”