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Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship Program

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High School Scholarship Program

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Empowering Youth To Help Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

The American Red Cross Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship program is a student scholarship program that will reward schools that successfully collect blood from donors who are Black, supporting the goal of helping sickle cell patients by diversifying the blood supply.

How To Participate

By participating in the Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship Program, you can help build a stronger community now, and for many years to come.

The top ten high schools in the country that host at least one blood drive and collect the most productive units (minimum of 50) from donors who self-identify as African American this school year, will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship.

Representatives from your school will determine the scholarship recipient based on Red Cross recommended criteria:

  • Student must be enrolled as a high school student at an accredited state educational facility.
  • Student must utilize the scholarship to continue their education at an accredited two-year, four-year or professional trade school. 
  • Student is actively engaged in supporting the Red Cross sickle cell initiative by helping inspire members of the Black community to give blood.

Here’s How You Can Get Involved

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Learn more about sickle cell disease and how you can help.

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Sign up to host Red Cross blood drives between July 1 and June 30 to begin working towards your chance to win.

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Form a recruitment committee to help make your blood drive a success.

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Recruit your friends, family and the community to donate at your blood drive. 

Did You Know?

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In the U.S., it is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease— most are of African descent and will require regular blood transfusions to help manage their disease.

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Many Black individuals have unique protein structures on their red blood cells that make their donations the most compatible blood, with reduced risk of complications.

Program Resources

Please contact your local Red Cross account manager for the current Top 10 High School standings.