Please complete all sections of the application.
The deadline for submission is June 30, 2024
Scholarship Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease (not the Sickle Cell Anemia Trait)
- Diagnosed with a life threatening diseases (Lupus, Diabetes, etc.)
- Students with financial hardship
- Applicants must have completed high school with a 2.5 GPA
- A scholarship application completed in full
- Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Current high school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores
- A current 5x7 personal photograph (head shot only)
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship and permanent residency (i.e. State-Issued ID, Social Security Card)
- Three letters of reference:
- High School Principal, Counselor, or Teacher
- Personal Reference (Friend or Family Member)
- Minister
- A letter of certification from parent/guardian or physician verifying that you have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease or another Life Threatening Disease
- Applicants must submit a personal essay not to exceed 500 words
- The essay must contain the following information:
- Describe goals for college and personal/professional ambitions
- Explain why they deserve to receive the Heather Burns Memorial Scholarship
- List of special hardships or financial needs
Application and supporting documents must be postmarked by:
June 30, 2024
Scholarship Recipients will be notified by:
September 22, 2024
