Through the VBF Scholarship Program, students who are living with a vascular birthmark, tumor, or related syndrome can receive financial assistance to pursue their educational goals. For the 2019-2020 academic year, three scholarships are available.
The VBF Board of Directors will evaluate the applications received and make decisions in June. Award notifications will be made in June.
Applications are due in full by April 30, 2019.
You can help by sharing our PRINTABLE CALL FOR APPLICANTS with students, high school counselors, on college bulletin boards, and in the offices of physicians who provide care to those with birthmarks.
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS • AWARD CRITERIA • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Honoring Dr. Roy G. Geronemus for his charitable medical services for families affected by a vascular birthmark, tumor, or syndrome. Read more about this VBF Scholarship.
Award Value: $1,000*
Academic Program: Undergraduate
GPA Requirement: None
Open to students in any academic area who, like Dr. Geronemus, have exhibited qualities such as caring, compassion, generosity and who have donated time and service to help others in need.
Award Value: $1,000*
Academic Program: Undergraduate or Graduate
GPA Requirement: None
Open to students in any academic area who have demonstrated through their living with a vascular birthmark that they have both the “heart and hustle” qualities of life. Frank Catalanotto is a former Major League Baseball Player, the father of a child who had a vascular birthmark and was helped by VBF, and author of “Heart and Hustle,” a book chronicling his dream and journey to play in the big leagues. Frank’s story stresses the importance of persistence, tenacity, and perseverance for any child told that he or she is not good enough, was left behind, or was excluded from some team, club, or group.
Honoring Dr. Martin Mihm, Jr. for his outstanding work in the research of vascular birthmarks. Read more about this VBF Scholarship.
Award Value: $1,000*
Academic Program: Undergraduate
GPA Requirement: None
Open to students who choose to pursue a course of study in the public health, health promotion, disability studies (including policy and research), or a related field of disability and health.
Honoring Dr. Ana Duarte, MD, FAAP, FAAD, for her charitable medical services and tireless efforts to promote scholarship, academics, and empowerment in women. Three awards of $1000 each are available. Read more about this VBF Scholarship.
Award Value: $1,000*
Academic Program: Undergraduate or Graduate
GPA Requirement: None
Open to female students in any academic area who, like Dr. Duarte, seek to empower women through academic success, leadership and scholarship.
*One-time award for each scholarship; recipients may not reapply for the same scholarship.
Applicant must:
Applicants must complete the VBF Scholarship Program Application containing:
*If provided separately, recommendations should be sent as .pdf e-mail attachments from the teacher or advisor to info@birthmark.org; the student’s name should appear in the subject line of the email. Applications due in full by April 30, 2019.
