THBDF Scholarships

Funding Organization

Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Contact

(615) 900-1486

Amount

Amount Varies

Deadline

05/05/2024
About the Scholarship

Francis J. Dougé Scholarship Award – The Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation recognizes the financial difficulties of families with hemophilia and bleeding disorders, and the hardship of funding higher education. This scholarship is in memory of Francis J. Dougé who lost his battle with Leukemia the morning of June 29, 2016 at 13 years of age. He was inspired by the staff and counselors at Camp Freedom where he attended for the first time when he was 9 years old. Applicants must receive treatment in Tennessee and has gone to Camp Freedom for at least one year.
The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to one recipient in the amount of $1,000. 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.

Dugdale-van Eys Scholarship Award – The Tennessee Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation recognizes the financial difficulties of families with hemophilia and bleeding disorders, and the hardship of funding higher education. Many years ago, in honor of the leadership provided by Doctors Marion Dugdale and Jan van Eys, School Scholarship Funds were established in their names to be awarded to high school graduates, undergraduates or technical school students. Applicants must receive treatment in Tennessee.

The scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, with the 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.

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