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John Youtsey Memorial Scholarships

John Youtsey Memorial Scholarship - Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

By Deniece Chevannes, MPH, MCHES, Director of Health Promotion and Evaluation

Published March 30, 2018

 

Are you planning to attend college or technical school? Do you need financial assistance to achieve your educational goals? Now is the time to apply for Hemophilia of Georgia’s John Youtsey (pronounced like Yahtzee) Memorial Scholarship. The application deadline is May 1, 2018.

This scholarship program helps Georgia residents 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.

Hemophilia of Georgia has provided more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to more than 400 students to help young adults affected by bleeding disorders get the education they need. You can help make a lifelong difference for a deserving student by contributing to the scholarship fund today.