Bleeding Disorders Grants

American Society of Hematology Mentor Award

Mentorship is one of the most important determinants of a successful career in hematology, yet it is often a component of career development that, while prized by recipients, is rarely rewarded. In recognition of the value the Society places on mentorship, the ASH Mentor Award was created to reward outstanding mentors in the hematology community. Superb mentors from any of the different branches of hematology are eligible for this award, including adult or pediatric hematologists; academic or community practitioners; basic, clinical, or translational researchers; hematopathologists; transfusion medicine specialists; and individuals working in industry or government. It is anticipated that awardees will have had a sustained career commitment to mentoring, a significant positive impact on their mentees' careers, and through their mentees have advanced research and patient care in the field of hematology.

Each year one award in the amount of $5,000 and a plaque will be granted to an outstanding mentor in the basic sciences and one to an outstanding clinical investigator mentor. (The ASH Mentor Award Study Section reserves the right to not grant awards if no suitable nominations have been submitted.)

Award Criteria
This award is based on the training experiences and success of the nominee’s mentees, not the mentor’s personal career achievements. For the purpose of this award, mentoring is defined as the process of guiding, supporting, and promoting the training and career development of others. The key roles of a mentor include, but are not limited to providing:

* Intellectual growth and development
* Career development
* Professional guidance
* Advocacy
* Positive role modeling

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion
1. All nominees and nominators must be members of ASH.
2. Nominees of all nationalities and all countries of residence are eligible; however, all application materials must be submitted in English.
3. Nominees may include adult or pediatric hematologists; academic or community practitioners; basic, clinical, or translational researchers; hematopathologists; transfusion medicine specialists; and individuals working in industry or government.
4. Nominees should have a sustained record of mentoring over time.
5. Nominators must be a mentee of the nominee, or colleagues who have personal knowledge of the nominee’s mentoring efforts.
6. Mentees should be actively involved in research, teaching, mentoring, or other leadership activities.
7. The nominator, primary, and secondary mentee must be three individuals.

Exclusion
1. Prior recipients of the ASH Mentor Award are ineligible for future awards.
2. Current members of the ASH Executive Committee, the ASH Awards Committee, or the ASH Mentor Award Study Section are ineligible.
3. Self-nominations and posthumous nominations will not be accepted.
4. Recipients of the William Dameshek Prize, Henry M. Stratton Medal, and E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize are ineligible for the year they receive the award.

Nomination Packages

Nomination packages must be submitted by May 4, 2010, to:

ASH Training Manager
ASH Mentor Award
2021 L Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036

Nomination packages must include the following information:

1. The completed nomination form.
2. The nominee's curriculum vitae.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
* A letter written by the nominator that summarizes the nominee's impact on the training/careers of his/her mentees.
* Two letters written by the primary and secondary mentee (can be a former or current mentee) who can each provide a first-hand account of how the nominee influenced his or her career. Academic, clinical, and educational, achievements on the part of the mentee will all be considered important. These mentees must be willing to complete a structured telephone interview about the nominee's mentoring capacity.
* Optional: Up to three additional letters of support from junior and senior faculty will be accepted, but are not required. Ideally, at least one letter should be written by a mentee who can provide a first-hand account of how the nominee influenced his or her career. Academic, clinical, educational, and regulatory achievements on the part of the mentee will all be considered as important.

It is suggested that the nominees participate in the process of assembling the nomination package, since their mentoring achievements may have spanned many years, beyond the experience of individual mentees.
Nomination and Selection Process

Nominations may be made by any member of ASH, based on either having been mentored by the nominee or by personal observation of mentoring provided to others by the nominee. Nominators may be mentees of the nominee or colleagues who have personal knowledge of the nominee's mentoring efforts.

The ASH Mentor Award Study Section, which reviews nomination packages, includes, but is not limited to, four members from the ASH Trainee Council, one member from the ASH Educational Affairs Committee, one member from the ASH Awards Committee, one member from the ASH Committee on Practice, and one member from the ASH Committee on Training Programs.

Nomination packages will be forwarded to the Mentor Award Study Section for review. The selection process has a quantitative and a qualitative phase. During the initial quantitative phase, nomination packages are reviewed and scored by the members of the Study Section on a mentoring score card. Several members of the Study Section review each nomination package.

Nominations are scored based on the Award Criteria and the overall strength of the nomination package. The Study Section meets in June to review scores and decide on four to six finalists (broken out evenly in each of the two categories) to continue on to the qualitative component of the selection process.

During the qualitative phase of the selection process, the nominator and the two mentees are contacted for each finalist for a focused telephone interview. Interviews are conducted by a professional interviewer and are based on the "semi-structured interview" technique of qualitative research. The interviews explore the mentoring strengths and track-record of the nominee. Focused interview transcripts are prepared and forwarded to members of the Study Section by August. Final selections will be based on a consensus of the entire Study Section during a conference call that takes place in mid-August. The Study Section will encourage nominators of highly ranked, but unsuccessful, nominees to resubmit their application in subsequent years. Final selections are sent to the ASH Awards Committee and the ASH Executive Committee for final approval by the end of August. Awardees are notified in September.
Assessing the Selection Process

The selection criteria and evaluation tools were conceived in an effort to allow the Study Section a way to reach consensus, in a well-informed manner, about individuals who have consistently exemplified outstanding mentorship skills. Many of these skills are not easily assessed by academic rank or curriculum vitae. It is expected that awardees have outstanding academic records, but the aim of this selection process is to specifically address mentoring skills. To determine the utility and validity of the selection process, some nominees, nominators, referees, and awards committee members are asked to evaluate the nomination, selection, and award processes. These surveys are sent out and collated by ASH staff. Results are then reported back to the ASH Mentor Award Study Section and the appropriate procedures are modified accordingly.

2010 Selection Process Timeline

Nomination packages due. May 4, 2010

Study section to meet to review scores and decided on four to six finalists (broken out evenly in each category). June 2010

Focused interview transcripts will be prepared and forwarded to members of the ASH Mentor Award Study Section for review. August 2010

Study Section meets in a conference call to discuss final selections. August 2010

Final selections will be sent to the ASH Awards Committee and the ASH Executive Committee for final approval. August 2010

Winners notified. September 2010

Questions?
Questions about the ASH Mentor Award may be directed to training@hematology.org.

Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation Scholarship

Complete Application Must Be Received no later than Friday, April 2, 2010

Criteria for eligibility for scholarships (Two (2) - $ 2,000. scholarships) (Criteria may be revised yearly):

• Are diagnosed with hemophilia or other bleeding disorder – need documents from hospital or treatment center confirming the diagnoses
• Acceptance by an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school.
• Scholarship must be used for tuition, books, housings, or other school associated costs.
• Completion of scholarship application, including transcripts and letters of recommendation. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Include any additional information which you feel is pertinent.
• Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation reserves the right to make the final decision.

Application Process:
• Complete application, including all letters of recommendation and transcripts – must be received no later than Friday, April 2, 2010.
• Include a 1-page Written Statement. Discuss your future educational and vocational/career goals and how you plan to use the scholarship money.
• Request copies of your official transcript of your high school or college grades.
• Get two (2) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from a teacher from whom you took a class.
• Provide documentation from hospital, treatment center, or physician confirming that you have been diagnosed with hemophilia or other bleeding disorder
• All documentation (application, transcripts, recommendations, verification that the applicant has hemophilia, essay, etc.) must be enclosed and sent as one complete package.

These scholarships will be awarded based on quality of application, how well the applicant meets the criteria, and how well rounded applicant is. High school grades/college grades and financial need may also be considered.

Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation Inc.
178 Florence Street.
Melrose, MA 02176

Rachel Warner Scholarship Program

COTT's Rachel Warner Memorial Scholarships are for educational use, from high school through graduate school. They are for individuals with any bleeding disorder. Awards are modest, seldom exceeding a thousand dollars. The May 1 deadline each year ensures time for awards and for planning additional resources for the year.

The Committee of Ten Thousand is proud to honor Rachel Warner through this Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund awards scholarships to individuals who are committed to pursuing higher education in order to better themselves, thereby enhancing our community. The is a component of what Rachel believed in, stood for, and tirelessly advocated for: individual and community empowerment.

Committee of Ten Thousand
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE # 609
Washington , D.C. 20002-4971
(800) 488-2688 (202) 543-0988 tel
(202) 543-6720 fax
cott-dc@earthlink.net

Due May 1, 2010

National Cornerstone Healthcare Services Inc. Scholarship Award Program

NCHS is committed to support individuals desiring to receive education and succeed as adults in the community. We have a scholarship program from $500 to $1000.00 per year awarded to a person or person(s) associated with the bleeding disorders community.

The Awards committee oversees the scholarship program. The committee determines the number and amount of the awards based on a number of criteria including but not limited to academic merit, employment status, narrative, reference letters, financial need and impact of the bleeding disorders community.

Requirements for Application

1. Must be planning to attend an accredited technical school, college or university.
2. Must be a person diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, parent, spouse, partner, child or sibling of a person diagnosed with a bleeding disorder.
3. Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 of a 4.0 scale, or higher during entire senior year of high school.
4. Submit Two (2) letters of support; one must be from a teacher or instructor. The second from an employer, church leader, health care provider, or other professional person involved in your life.

The Award Committee meets annually in April; all applications must be received by April 1st. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The applicant awarded the scholarship will by notified by May 1st.

National Cornerstone Healthcare Services Inc.
24747 Redlands Blvd Ste B
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Toll Free Number:
1-877-616-6247
Fax:1-877-777-5717

inquiry@nc-hs.com

Education Advantage Program for the Hemophilia Community

The Education Advantage program represents Baxter’s ongoing commitment and support to the hemophilia community. This unique, comprehensive program is designed to help eligible members of the hemophilia community offset the costs of higher education and pursue their dreams.

No matter what path you take, the Education Advantage program provides scholarship options to help you get an edge:

1. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

If you’re working toward your bachelor’s degree, you could be eligible for up to $15,000 per year.
Advance Your Education!

2. COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP

If you’re seeking an associate’s degree or pursuing a technical/vocational certificate program, you could be eligible for up to $2,500 per year.

The Education Advantage program is designed to accommodate applicants of all ages. All applicants must be:

* Diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia with inhibitors
* A legal and permanent resident or citizen of the United States, enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited program or institution in the United States

Please note that the use of a Baxter product or service is not required for eligibility or consideration.

Scholarship Application Deadline April 1, 2010

Education Advantage Hotline (managed by Scholarship America)
(877) 544-3018

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
One Baxter Parkway
Deerfield, IL 60015
(800) 423-2090

Project Red Flag Academic Scholarship for Women With Bleeding Disorders

The National Hemophilia Foundation is pleased to offer the Project Red Flag Academic Scholarship for Women with Bleeding Disorders. This scholarship is designed to benefit women with bleeding disorders in their pursuit of post-high school studies. The scholarship is inspired by the generosity of two extraordinary young women in the bleeding disorders community: Josephine Droney and Lindsey Hanson.

About Project Red Flag
Launched in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and with support from CSL Behring in 2000, Project Red Flag: Real Talk about Women’s Bleeding Disorders is the National Hemophilia Foundation’s education and outreach program to raise the awareness of women and their healthcare providers about the symptoms of bleeding disorders. Project Red Flag also seeks to encourage proper diagnosis and treatment.

2010 Guidelines
Two awards of $2,500 each will be granted. These funds may be used to pay expenses related to undergraduate or graduate studies at a college, university or an accredited vocational school.

Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be female residents of the US and have a bleeding disorder diagnosed by a hematologist.*
*Note: this includes those with a diagnosis of von Willebrand disease, hemophilia or other clotting factor deficiency, or carrier status.

Deadline
All applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 14, 2010.

For more information, please contact Patrice Flax, Manager of Education, at 734-890-2504 or pflax@hemophilia.org.

Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program

We will be accepting applications for 2010-2011 beginning February 1, 2010 through April 15, 2010

The Colburn-Keenan Foundation is a charitable organization committed to providing assistance and support to individual and families affected chronic illness. In addition, we provide assistance and support to community, local, and national organizations that provide programs and services to individuals and families with chronic illness in the United States.

The primary focus of our charitable giving programs is to provide assistance and support to individuals and families with chronic inherited bleeding disorders and to organizations and institutions whose programs serve individuals and families with chronic inherited bleeding disorders.

The Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program is a yearly competitive educational scholarship sponsored by the Foundation. The Scholarship is offered to 10 undergraduate students attending colleges or universities in the U.S. Scholarship awards are each in the amount of $4,000 per student per year and are offered on a one-year basis to help students with costs associated with obtaining a higher education degree. If you are interested in applying for the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year, please call, write, or e-mail for an application.

The Colburn-Keenan Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 811
Enfield, CT 06083

Phone:860-749-7522 or Toll free Phone:800-966-2431
Fax: 860-763-6494
Email: admin@colburn-keenanfoundation.org

Hemophilia Federation of America Educational Scholarships

The HFA awards ten scholarships of $1,500 annually to promising students in the bleeding disorders community. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, prospective students must submit a completed application in one of the four scholarship categories:

* Educational Scholarship
* Sibling Continuing Educational Scholarship
* Parent Continuing Educational Scholarship
* Artistic Encouragement Grant.

**Applications and accompanying materials must be postmarked by April 30th, 2010**

The Scholarship Committee will announce scholarship recipients by July 15th, 2010.

Hemophilia Federation of America
210 7th St. SE, Suite 200 B
Washington DC 20003

Toll Free: 800.230.9797
Phone: 202.675.6984
Fax: 202.675.6983

Email: info@hemophiliafed.org

Audi Gerstein Platelet Disorder Scholarship for Undergraduate/Graduate Students with Platelet Disorders

Who is Eligible for the Scholarship?*

Awards are restricted to senior high school students, current college students, or adults interested in
continuing education who have ITP or a similar inherited or non-inherited diagnosed platelet disorder.
The Scholarship award is intended to assist full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering or
attending an accredited technical school, two or four year college, university or graduate school in the
United States. The Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. There is no GPA requirement, however, the
applicant must have acceptance to the college of their choice. Former Scholarship recipients are not
permitted to reapply (those who have won book awards are eligible). Family members of ITP patients
or PDSA board members or Scholarship committee members are not eligible to apply.

The Process
A 700 – 1,000 word essay is required which details how your platelet disorder has resulted in your
growth as a person; what you learned about your own strengths and weaknesses. If you feel it's
changed you, whether emotionally or physically, describe how it changed your approach to life and
relationships. Describe how having an illness might have affected your life's accomplishments and
helped you set goals. If you feel that having a chronic illness has helped you choose a career path,
describe how, and explain why you feel this way and what you have done to meet these educational
goals. Explain what your plans are for the future in meeting your educational responsibilities, in light of
your struggles with a platelet disorder.

An Application will be due and submitted to the PDSA no earlier than March 15 and no later than
April 15. Awards will be announced by May 15. Incomplete or late Applications will not be considered.
Scholarship award winners will be announced on our website. The essays and applications will be
reviewed and judged by an impartial panel selected by the PDSA Board of Directors.

Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds will be awarded in a one-time payment of $1,000 during the academic year.
Payments will be made directly to the institution prior to the start of the fall semester.

*The PDSA reserves the right to change eligibility criteria yearly and does not guarantee the
availability of scholarship awards annually.

Platelet Disorder Support Association
133 Rollins Avenue, #5, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 1- 87-PLATELET (877) 528-3538 or (301) 770-6636
Fax: (301) 770-6638 - e-mail: pdsa@pdsa.org

Mike Hylton & Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarship for Men With Bleeding Disorders and Their Immediate Family Members

Factor Support Network is again pleased to offer the Mike Hylton & Ron Niederman Memorial
Scholarship this year to MEN with bleeding disorders and their immediate family members. The
award this year will be ten $1000 scholarships. This scholarship was established in 1999 to honor the
memory of Mike Hylton (1945-1998) and Ron Niederman (1950-1999).

Criteria for selection will be academic goals, volunteer work, school activities, other pertinent
experience/achievements, and financial need.

Requirements for Application:
1. Students who apply may be considering any field of study, but must be entering or
attending a junior college, four-year college, university, or vocational school in the fall
of 2010.
2. The applicant must have hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease (vWD) or be an
immediate family member of someone with Hemophilia or vWD.
3. The applicant must be a U.S. resident.

All forms must be completed and postmarked by April 30, 2010.

Factor Support Network Pharmacy, Inc.
900 Avenida Acaso, Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012-8749

Toll Free:
877 FSN-4-YOU (877-376-4968)

Local: 805-388-9336
Fax: 805-482-6324