Students for Life is an exciting partnership between area high schools and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. CBCO offers forty $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors in high schools that sponsor at least two blood drives per school year with CBCO.

Who is Eligible?
Students that are directly involved in the organization of their high school blood drive are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

When will the Scholarships be Awarded?
Scholarships will be presented to the winning students at their high school awards assembly by a CBCO representative.

When is the Deadline for Application?
Applications are accepted between January 1 and March 14 of each year.

How Do I Apply?
1. Submit a completed application form signed by the faculty sponsor of the blood drive. This form will certify the participation level of each applicant.
2. Submit a 300 – 350 word essay (typed, double-spaced) on the topic, “How has your involvement in the CBCO blood program helped develop your understanding of the importance of community service?”

How are the Winners Determined?
All submissions will be reviewed by a five-person committee made up of volunteers from communities throughout the CBCO region. Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, writing skills, and overall presentation effectiveness. Scholarships are limited to one recipient per high school.

Click the link below for an application to take part in the Students for Life scholarship program.