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Vitalant MLS Scholarship

Vitalant Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Vitalant MLS Scholarship

Purpose: Provides tuition assistance to students pursuing a career in Immunohematology (blood banking) or blood donation.

Award Amount: $10,000 award towards tuition

Geographic Scope: United States (institution must have active affiliation agreement with Vitalant)

Focus Areas:

  • Immunohematology (blood banking)

  • Blood donation careers
  • Eligibility Requirements

    • Must be enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program
    • Educational institution requirement: Must have an active affiliation agreement with Vitalant
    • Must demonstrate an interest in Immunohematology (blood banking)
    • Complete the Scholarship Application Form

    Recipient Commitments

    • Recipients agree to work for Vitalant Reference Laboratory for 36 months (3 years) post-graduation
    • Scholarships are non-transferable

    Review Process

    • Applications reviewed by the Vitalant Scholarship Committee
    • Applicants receive acknowledgement of receipt
    • Award notifications sent within published timeline

    Contact: Call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:

    1. Complete Scholarship Application Form (online)
    2. Personal Information
    - First Name, Last Name, Middle Initial
    - Phone, Email
    - Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

    3. Awards, Honors, and Community Service
    - Brief description of awards, honors, and community service

    4. College Education Information
    - School Name and Address
    - Dates Attended (From/To)
    - Graduation status (Yes/No)
    - Degree earned
    - MLS Program (if applicable)

    5. High School Education Information
    - School Name and Address
    - Dates Attended (From/To)
    - Graduation status (Yes/No)
    - Degree

    6. Interest & Documentation
    - Written response: Why you are pursuing a career in Immunohematology (blood banking)
    - Written response: Describe your interest in working with Vitalant Reference Laboratory
    - Written response: Describe any relevant experience (academic, volunteer, or work)
    - Upload Resume or CV

    7. Certification
    - Certify that answers are true and complete to best of knowledge
    - Type name as signature

    Submission: Online application form at vitalant.org

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