Accredo’s Hemophilia Health Services Scholarship Programs - FAQs

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

For the Accredo’s Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship:

• Eligible to apply are U.S. citizens with hemophilia (factor VIII or IX), von Willebrand disease (types 1, 2, 2A, 2B, 2M, 2N, or 3), factor I (fibrinogen), factor II (prothrombin), factor V (proaccelerin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor X, factor XI , factor XIII, or Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia.
• Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Also eligible to apply are college seniors who are planning to attend graduate school or students who are already enrolled in graduate school.

For the Scott Tarbell Scholarship:

• Eligible to apply are U.S. citizens with hemophilia A or B severe. Students must be majoring or seeking a degree or certification in computer science and/or math.
• Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates (or the equivalent/GED), or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.

For the Becky Cohn Scholarship:

• Eligible to apply are U.S. citizens with hemophilia (factor VIII or IX), von Willebrand disease (types 1, 2, 2A, 2B, 2M, 2N, or 3), factor I (fibrinogen), factor II (prothrombin), factor V (proaccelerin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor X, factor XI , factor XIII, or Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia.
• Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Also eligible to apply are college seniors who are planning to attend graduate school or students who are already enrolled in graduate school.

All applicants must enroll full-time in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded.

When is the deadline?

May 1, 2010

What are the details of the award?

• The number of scholarships awarded each year depends upon the funds available.
• Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
• The scholarships are 1-year awards of at least $1,500.
• The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for course load.
• The scholarships may be used at any accredited nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• A student may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award; however, transferring may result in a change in the size of the award.

What are the selection criteria?

• An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the winners.
• The committee will consider:
• Financial need
• Community involvement
• Academic achievements and records
• Essay

Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.

I have several potential school choices. Which one should I list on the application?

You should list your first choice on the application.  If you are chosen to receive an award, it will be your responsibility to ensure ISTS knows your final school choice so your check can be issued accordingly.

How and when will I receive notification?

• Notifications are sent approximately 2 months after the application deadline.
• Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent by e-mail.
• Add info@applyists.com to your e-mail address book or “safe senders list” so these important emails are not sent to your junk mail folder.
• Do not “opt out” of any e-mails sent from info@applyists.com, or you may not receive vital information regarding your scholarship applications.

Your e-mail address will only be used to communicate with you about your scholarship applications or other opportunities administered by ISTS for which you may be eligible to apply. We will not provide your e-mail address to any third parties.

What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient?

• You must enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
• You must continue in school the entire academic year without interruption, unless approved by scholarship sponsor.
• You must deliver your scholarship check(s) to the proper office at your institution.

How and when are checks issued?

• Checks will be mailed to each recipient’s mailing address as entered on the application.
• Checks will be made payable to the institution only.
• Checks will be issued in August.
• It is the recipient’s responsibility to notify ISTS should the check not arrive within 30 days of the issue date.

Where and when should I send my supporting documents?

• Upload your required documents online. If you are unable to upload them, mail or fax your supporting documents following the instructions printed on your online application. If you do not follow the instructions exactly, your application may not be considered.
• Your submission must be complete by May 1, 2010.

Are scholarships taxable?

Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance.

Program administration

To maintain impartiality, as well as a high level of professionalism, in the selection of winners, the program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc., a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs.

Questions

For additional information regarding the scholarship program, contact ISTS by e-mail at contactus@applyists.com . When e-mailing, please include the name of the scholarship program or sponsor.