High School Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Service area of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (Florida, Georgia, Alabama)

Program Focus: Supporting graduating high school seniors who demonstrate community engagement through blood drive coordination and promotion

Eligibility Requirements

• Student Status: Must be in senior year of high school at an accredited state educational facility
• Must graduate on time at the end of senior year
• Blood Drive Involvement: Must help coordinate and promote at least one successful LifeSouth blood drive between August 1 and April 30 of senior year
• Educational Continuation: Must utilize scholarship to continue education starting in fall semester following graduation at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or professional trade school

Program Details

• Students help recruit donors and coordinate blood drives
• Drives may be held on school campus or at community-based locations during school year
• Students work with school administration and LifeSouth to organize and promote blood drive(s)
• Students are encouraged to use leadership skills and creative means to publicize need for blood donations
• Scholarship funds sent directly to the educational institution student designates

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
General Phone: 888-795-2707

How to Apply

1. Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a graduating high school senior and have helped coordinate at least one LifeSouth blood drive between August 1 and April 30
2. Submit Application: Complete the application form (available online)
3. Application Timeline: Applications accepted throughout the school year until April 30
4. Contact for Questions: Reach out to Brite Whitaker at bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org or 352-224-1728

Application Materials Required

• Completed scholarship application form
• Documentation of blood drive coordination and promotion
• Information about educational institution where funds will be used