School Scholarship Program

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This program rewards schools that host blood drives by providing scholarship funds to graduating seniors who demonstrate leadership and community service through blood donation activities.

How It Works

Schools that host at least two blood drives during the school year are eligible.

Scholarship awards are based on total successful donations:

  • 75–99 units: $250
  • 100–150 units: $500
  • 150+ units: $1,000

School selects the recipients and presents the scholarship during senior awards or scholarship ceremonies.

Scholarships are sent directly to the student’s college, university, or trade school.

Total units are reset every school year

Why Participate?

Recognize students who go above and beyond for their community

Build a culture of service and school pride.

Support local hospitals and patients while helping your students reach their goals.

Schools can share important resources to students regarding Eligibility, How to Prepare and What to Expect.

Students 16 or 17 years old will need a Parent Consent Form before donating.

Interested in participating? Please contact us at studentprograms@donateblood.org.

School Scholarship Program FAQs

Who chooses the scholarship recipients?

Schools choose scholarship recipients based on their leadership, involvement, and commitment to blood drives and service.

Does an individual student’s number of donations affect the scholarship?

No. Scholarships are based on your campus’ blood drive total units collected, not on individual donations.

Can scholarship funds be used for any type of post-secondary education?

Yes. Scholarships can be applied to colleges, universities, and trade or technical schools.

What if our school only hosts one blood drive?

To qualify, a school must host at least two blood drives during the academic year.