Students for Life scholarships encourage involvement in blood drives
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) recently announced the recipients of its annual Students for Life scholarships, which awarded 41 Missouri high school seniors with $500 each in financial assistance the Waynesville Daily Guide reports.
This scholarship program was designed to encourage young people to become involved in community service and raise awareness about the importance of donating blood.
In order to be eligible, students were required to volunteer at two blood drives held at their schools throughout the academic year and submit a 300 to 350-word essay explaining why they believe healthy people donate blood on a regular basis, according information listed on the financial aid application.
Don Thompson, executive director of the CBCO, told the news source that this program "gives students the opportunity to see the tremendous impact they can have on lives through blood donation and community service." He added that "it also gives them an opportunity to further their education with some financial assistance."
Since its inception in 2004, the Students for Life program has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships and grants.
