Candice's Sickle Cell Scholarship

Since the inception of this organization we have been providing three or more scholarships each year to students with sickle cell disease who are pursuing higher education.

To date we have given over $100,000 in scholarships to new and past recipients.

REFERENCES:

Each applicant must submit two reference letters in a sealed envelope to be considered for scholarship.

ESSAY:

Each applicant must submit a 250-word essay typewritten in double-spaced format to include how the Sickle Cell Disease has affected their life and education. Each applicant should also include what their educational goals are and how they expect to achieve them , in addition, what person has been instrumental in their lives to help them persevere.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT TO CANDICE’S SICKLE CELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

Every Scholarship winner is required to commit at least 5 hours minimum of their time towards one of the various Candice’s Sickle Cell Fund activities during the year they receive their scholarship.