THBDF Scholarships

The Dugdale / van Eys Scholarship is a program that recognizes the leadership of Doctors Marion Dugdale and Jan van E. It is awarded annually, with the number of recipients and the amount granted based on available funding. Additionally, you can explore other scholarships available for individuals with bleeding disorders.

The scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, with eh number of recipients and the amount awarded determined by available funds. Payment will be made in two increments, one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester. The Foundation prefers to make payment directly to the school or vendor. Proof of enrollment is required for the first semester’s payment. Proof of enrollment, transcripts, and completed Community service forms must be mailed to the foundation in order to receive the second semester’s payment. Receipts will be required for direct payments to the recipient.

ELIGIBILITY: College-bound high school seniors (graduate of GED), college students, technical school students with a bleeding disorder or the child, spouse or guardian of a person with a bleeding disorder. Applicants must receive treatment in Tennessee and provide proof of bleeding disorder and HTC. Applicants must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to apply.     

SELECTION CRITERIA: The Scholarship Committee will be using a point system to evaluate the applicant. The criteria will be based on the following:

• A person with a bleeding disorder or a child, spouse or guardian of a person with a bleeding disorder. While not deciding factor in bestowing awards, applicants with a bleeding disorder must provide proof of bleeding disorder from their doctor.
• 2.5 GPA
• Resume
• 500-word essay on your “Life Goals”
• Three letters of recommendation
• Proof of enrollment/transcript
• Community Service form (10 hours required for previous year’s scholarship recipients; Community service hours encouraged for new applicants)
• Must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 completed credit hours per semester. If you fall below full-time status, you will not receive the second installment of the scholarship
• Applications must be filled out completely, incomplete applications will not be accepted (use N/A where not applicable)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: COMPLETE APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 1, 2026

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Number and amount varies based on applications received and available funds

All scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee