Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
HFSC has proudly distributed more than $115,000 in the last ten years to our scholars in the bleeding disorders community.
For 2025, HFSC is pleased to offer four scholarships available to graduating high school seniors and adults who wish to pursue post-secondary education at a trade/vocational school, 2-year college, 4-year college, graduate studies, or continuing education courses.
Please review each application for specific eligibility requirements.
Applications will be available on March 5, 2025, and due on May 27, 2025.
Questions? Please email Laura Desai at laura@hemosocal.org.
Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship
The Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship fund has been created to honor the memory of Chris Pitkin, health policy consultant and advocate, a leader in the hemophilia community, former president of the Foundation, and a beloved friend of many.
Dr. Earl James Fahringer Performing Arts Scholarship
Due to the extreme generosity of the late Dr. Earl James Fahringer, the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California is thrilled to have a scholarship fund known as the Dr. Earl James Fahringer Performing Arts Scholarship, which will be awarded each year to 1-2 students pursuing a major in music, arts, drama, or dance.
Joshua Kim Advocacy Is In Your Blood Scholarship
The Joshua Kim Advocacy Is In Your Blood Scholarship was created to support students who have taken an active role in advocating for something that is important to them – whether it is legislation, a cause related to their bleeding disorder, self-advocacy, or advocating for other causes.
Victoria Mendoza Perez Memorial Scholarship
The Victoria Mendoza Perez Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Victoria Mendoza Perez for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare.
2024 Scholarship Winners
