Get A Grip Student Scholarships


If your high school is sponsoring at least two blood drives for The Blood Center of Central Texas during the 2007-2008 school year, you are encouraged to apply for The Center's Get A Grip High School Scholarship Program.

The Blood Center will once again award three $1,000 student scholarships for tuition assistance to eligible high school seniors who will be attending a higher education institution after graduation. These scholarships will recognize students who have shown a commitment to community service and volunteerism through organizing and participating in high school blood drives.

Eligibility Criteria
 
To be eligible to participate, applicants must:
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
  • Be currently attending high school with a cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher.
  • Applicant's high school must sponsor at least two blood drives within the academic year.
  • Complete the application and essay with 3 typed and signed letters of recommendation from non-relatives.
Scholarship Timeline
 
September, 2007   Applications available online (see How to Apply)
February 1, 2008   Application Deadline
March 21, 2008     Scholarship Recipients Announced
May, 2008             Award Presentation Event
 
How to Apply
 
Download an application here. Copies are also available at The Blood Center's two donor centers:  Austin at 4300 N. Lamar and Round Rock at 2132 N. Mays.
 
Mail completed application and supporting materials to:
The Blood Center of Central Texas
Attn: Get a Grip Student Scholarship
4300 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756-3421

Applicants do not need to be accepted to a school before applying. Proof of enrollment will be required before a scholarship check can be issued.

For more information, contact Cindy Rowe, Public Relations Coordinator at (512) 206-1138 or crowe@inyourhands.org.