Event Details
- Deadline: May 6, 2026
- Recipients Notified: June 2026
- Award Amount $5,000 USD/CAD
- Eligible Programs: Two year degree programs, Three year degree programs, Four year degree programs, Graduate programs
The Vertex Foundation Scholarship for SCD & TDT Scholars is now open.
This scholarship provides financial support to individuals living with sickle cell disease or transfusion dependent beta thalassemia, as well as eligible family members including siblings, spouses, children, and caregivers who are pursuing higher education.
Eligibility open to legal permanent residents of the United States or Canada attending an accredited institution application deadline.
The Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association, Inc. (MSCDA) is a 501 (c)(3), tax exempt non profit organization that was incorporated in 2006.