University Scholarship

If you're working toward your bachelor’s degree, you could be eligible for up to $15,000 per year. If you are applying for a merit scholarship, you could be eligible for $1,000.

Education Advantage Video

Ready to apply? See Nicholas talk about the Education Advantage program application and what to expect.

The 2011-2012 application period has closed. But, using the tabs below, you can learn more about the application process.

Not attending a four-year-school? Check out our Community College and GED Assistance Programs.

  • What You
    Will Need

    Here’s what you’ll need.

    • Register with the Education Advantage program.
    • Obtain official transcripts.
    • Get the medical verification form filled out and signed.
    • Write personal statement.
    • Have both applicant appraisals ready to go.
    • Sign and date the consent form.
    • Get copy of financial award letter (if applying for a need-based award).
    • Complete application form, including financial info section (if applying for a need-based award).
    • Look it over again. Incomplete applications are disqualified.
    • Submit!


    Conditions

    All need-based awards will be awarded on a "last dollar" basis, net of any other non-loan assistance received by the student. Scholarship America, as the program administrator, will work with the student and the educational institution each year to determine the appropriate amount of scholarship aid.

    Scholarships provided by the program may be used for tuition, books, laboratory supplies, and mandatory fees on behalf of award recipients. Scholarships provided by the program will not cover room and board expenses.

  • Eligibility

    Criteria

    Requirement

    Educational achievement

    High school senior, a high school graduate of any age, GED certified, or a current undergraduate/postsecondary student

    Enrollment status

    Enroll in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the US for the entire upcoming academic year

    Residency status

    Must be a legal and permanent resident or citizen of the United States

    Financial need

    Need-based award: Must demonstrate financial need, as determined by Scholarship America

    Merit scholarships: No requirement to demonstrate financial need

    Academic achievement

    Demonstrated record of academic success. Have a current or most recent cumulative GPA of no less than 2.00 on a 4.00 scale

    Personal statement

    Applicants must submit a personal statement addressing their story.

    Letters of recommendation

    Must submit two (2) applicant appraisals. Recommendations should include the following:

    • Academic recommendation (teacher, counselor, principal, etc.)
    • Community recommendation (recommender should be familiar with your activities in the hemophilia community or elsewhere; cannot be a family member or involved in your medical care)
    Medical Verification form

    Must submit a Medical Verification form confirming diagnosis of hemophilia A, including those with inhibitors*

    Use of a Baxter product or service is not required for eligibility or consideration.

    Lawful citizen/resident

    Must not have a felony conviction

    *The form must be completed by the patient’s physician.

  • Criteria

    The following criteria will be used to determine scholarship recipients

    • Complete application
    • Academic performance
    • Community activities
    • Personal statement
    • School activities
    • Two applicant appraisals
    • Medical Review Board assessment

  • Renewal Criteria


    Awards may be renewed up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first.

    Criteria

    Requirement

    Academic performance

    Must be in good academic standing, as defined by each school; if a school lacks this classification, a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 will be used instead

    Enrollment status

    Must be enrolled full-time in an eligible program and institution

    Health management

    Must provide evidence of participation in annual comprehensive clinic and routine dental care. Compliance will be documented by a form to be completed and signed by the student’s physician and dentist

    Community service

    Must perform and document 20 hours of community service in each year funding is received. Candidates are encouraged to volunteer in the hemophilia community but this is not a requirement. Service will be documented by a form to be completed by the student and signed by the leaders/organizers of the community service activities

    Personal update

    Must provide an essay (word count: minimum 250) detailing the following three topics:

    • Academic progression
    • Career goals/developments
    • Value of funding assistance
    Lawful citizen/resident

    Must maintain no criminal record

    Contact information

    Must maintain up-to-date contact information with the program administrator

     

  • Planning

    Completing your Education Advantage program application doesn’t have to be a harrowing experience. Make a plan. 

    You will need to work with several people along the way, so be sure to start early. Call the offices below. Get contact info for a person at each office. Be sure to follow up.  Also find out if there will be any fees you need to pay. 




    To complete your application you will have to contact:

    • Your College Financial Aid Office
    • Your Doctor’s Office
    • Whomever has your Academic Transcripts*
    • References to complete Applicant  Appraisal Forms
    • Your Parents for tax information
      (if you are a dependent)#

    * Graduating high school students will need to send high school transcripts. College students need to send college transcripts from every college they have attended.

    # Tax info is needed for the financial information section of the application. If you are applying for a Merit Scholarship, you don’t need to add tax info, but be sure to check the Merit Scholarship box in the financial section of the application.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is not involved in the review of applications or the selection of scholarship recipients. Scholarship America is solely responsible for reviewing all scholarship applications, determining financial need and eligibility, and selecting scholarship recipients.