The BioMatrix Memorial Scholarship Program is administered in partnership with the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA).
Mark Coats (1956-1963) Just a young child when he passed from hemophilia-related issues, Mark was born in an entirely different era of bleeding disorders treatment and was not able to live a near-normal life as most people with hemophilia do today. With his smiling eyes and sweet grin, we are reminded that every child deserves a chance to lead a full and happy life. We look to Mark as a reminder of what living with a bleeding disorder was like not that long ago and how blessed we are to have the treatments and medical advances we have today.
ELIGIBILITY
- Men and women diagnosed with hemophilia
- Must be a United States resident
- Must have applied and been accepted to an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more)
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during entire senior year of high school or current year of college or graduate school
- Letter of medical verification
- Letter of Recommendation from an instructor, school administrator, employer, church leader, volunteer coordinator, or other professional person
- Copy of most recent transcripts
- Copy of ACT or SAT scores (incoming freshmen only)
- Proof of admission to the college/university/technical school (required for incoming freshman)
- Outline of work experience or resume
- 300 to 400 word essay
- Employees and family members affiliated with BioMatrix and it’s family of companies are not eligible to apply