Familia de Sangre Scholarship!
The 10th Annual Familia de Sangre will take place from September 4-6th, in Anaheim, California. Join us for two days of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and access to our exhibit hall.
*In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be registered and accepted for Familia de Sangre, scholarships are dependent on being accepted by the conference.
*The Nevada Chapter will award registrations, for up to four (4) scholarships to help an individual or families (4-person families) attend this year's Familia de Sangre.
Applicants must:
-Be a resident of Nevada who has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder by a hematologist or be a caregiver of a Nevada resident who has a diagnosed bleeding disorder.
-Not be employed by a pharmaceutical manufacturer or specialty pharmacy serving the bleeding disorders community.
-Not receiving assistance from NBDF or another Chapter or organization to attend the Familia de Sangre.
-Must have attended a chapter hosted event in the past 12 months.
*Preference will be given to Spanish speaking individuals/families involved and active in the Nevada bleeding disorders community. *
-Eligibility and selection process: Applications will be evaluated by a review committee. This scholarship will be awarded based on a completed application, answers to questions, and community service to the bleeding disorders community. The recipients will be notified by Tuesday, July 21st.
*Please note: Funds will be used for event registration. Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to/from Anaheim, CA. The Nevada Chapter will also provide up to $100 in gas reimbursement with proof of purchase. The recipient will need to keep receipts for these purchases. The recipient(s) must attend 80% of educational sessions in order to be reimbursed for expenses.
*Reimbursements for registration fees and gas will be submitted to attendees after the end of the conference. *
