Scholarships

BCDI Foundation Scholarship Program

The BCDI Foundation offers an annual scholarship fund sponsored through The BCDI Foundation and The Green Family. The scholarship is awarded to recipients in need of additional funds to assist with acquiring higher or technical education.

Each year, up to five recipients are chosen to receive an award of a $1,500.00 scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, book fees and other course fees for the period of one academic year. The scholarship is to assist individuals in gaining and furthering their higher or technical education. The scholarship will be paid directly to the school of the recipient’s choice upon confirmation that the student has enrolled. Each scholarship will be carefully selected by a committee that determines the recipient(s) of that scholarship.

 

Requirements

1. Applicant must be diagnosed with congenital or acquired chronic bleeding disorder or congenital clotting disorder. All medical information will be treated confidentially.
2. Applicant must have attended a scheduled visit at BCDI or a BCDI outreach clinic 24 months prior to the application deadline.
3. Applicant must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or above.
4. Applicant must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited vocational/trade school, junior college, or four-year college/university.

 

Required Materials

1. Completed application
2. Official transcript
3. Essay
4. Confirmation of Diagnosis from a Physician (before applying, please email BCDI’s Social Worker, Marsha Hurn, at Marsha@ilbcdi.org).
5. Resume
6. Two Letters of Recommendation
   • One from a current educational institution representative
   • One from an individual, not related to the applicant, who can attest to the applicant’s character and academic success.

 

Application Submission

Applications for the scholarship will be accepted starting January 5,2026 and the deadline to apply is March 21, 2026.

 

Selection Criteria

1. Applicant Essay
   • Include a detailed description of your educational plan and goals
   • Explain why you feel you would be a good recipient
2. Applicant’s demonstrated desire to succeed

Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Scholarship Committee of the BCDI Foundation. All Committee decisions are final.

 

Helpful Tips

• Please submit complete and accurate scholarship applications. Read the scholarship description carefully prior to applying.
• The BCDI Foundation highly suggests having all required materials ready prior to applying for each scholarship. Students should refer to the scholarship application for specific instructions. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, references, etc.) are included in the application.
• Applicants are highly encouraged to submit applications at least two weeks in advance. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline and applications missing required materials will be considered incomplete. There will be no exceptions.

 

For Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations! To receive your scholarship check, please submit the following documents:

• Official enrollment verification from your college’s registrar’s office or registration certificate from the National Student Clearinghouse (if your school participates in this program)
• Completed scholarship request form (mailed to you with award announcement)

To obtain an official enrollment verification, please contact your college’s registrar’s office and request the verification be mailed or emailed to the address listed below.  Class schedules do not qualify for enrollment verification.

To obtain the registration certificate from the National Student Clearinghouse (if your school participates in this program), visit http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/ select students, select verifications, select current enrollment. The verification may be mailed or emailed to the address listed below.

Documents may be emailed to jamie@ilbcdi.org or mailed to:

The BCDI Foundation

427 W. Northmoor Rd.

Peoria, IL 61614

The BCDI Foundation will not issue any scholarship checks until these documents are received. The Foundation is not responsible for delays caused by schools or verification processes. Once we receive your completed scholarship request form and official enrollment verification, it will take approximately two weeks to forward your scholarship check to your college.

 

Terms and Conditions

By applying for the BCDI Foundation & Green Family Scholarship, the applicant agrees to these terms and conditions:

• Submission of an application does not guarantee an award. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. The Foundation reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the scholarship program at any time and is not responsible for delays, errors, or incomplete applications.
• The BCDI Foundation, its officers, directors, and agents shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damages arising from participation in the scholarship program or use of scholarship funds.
• All information submitted will become the property of the BCDI Foundation and will be kept confidential, unless prior consent has been obtained.

 

 

Other Scholarships Available

Many other scholarships are available to students with bleeding and clotting disorders. Please refer to the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation website for a detailed look at scholarships that are offered nationwide.