Suncoast Communities Blood Bank
 
 
 

 

 

Scholarship Program

Suncoast Communities Blood Bank is committed to cultivating the next generation of blood donors through its 2008 “Saving lives, building minds” scholarship program. Studies show that individuals who are introduced to the importance of donating blood at a young age are more likely to become a donor for life.

Click on the following links to learn more about eligibility for this fund

High School Eligibility Requirements:

  • Only high schools in Sarasota and DeSoto counties can participate
  • Each school must host a minimum of three blood drives during the school year
  • Each school must have participation from a minimum of 12% of the eligible school population.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must participate in a minimum of three blood drives (by either donating blood or volunteering for a blood drive)
  • Student must be graduating in 2008
  • Student must submit application by April 10, 2008

Scholarship Amounts:

Qualifying high schools have the chance to earn:
  •  $1000 in scholarship funds (to be awarded to two students in $500 increments)
  • Additionally, Century Bank will provide a $3000 scholarship to the one high school with the highest percentage of participation among the eligible student body.

Note: Scholarships are paid directly to the college, university or technical school to which the student will be attending

Selection Process:

Scholarship winners are selected through a review process by a committee comprised of blood bank employees, board of directors and community leaders. Awards are based upon:
  • Personal involvement in helping to contribute to the community’s blood supply  
  • Academic achievement,
  • Emphasis on community service.
  • Quality and content of application

Financial need is not part of the selection criteria. Scholarship winners will be notified by
May 1, 2008.

Application and Deadline:

Click here for the Official 2008 Scholarship Application

Completed applications must be mailed to:
Suncoast Communities Blood Bank
1760 Mound Street
Sarasota, Fl 34236.

Applications must be received at Suncoast Communities Blood Bank by 5pm Thursday, April 10, 2008.  Any late or incomplete applications will not be considered.


Questions? Please call Julie Platt, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Manager at 954-1600 ext 1024
or email jplatt@scbb.org
 

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