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Tri-State Bleeding Disorder Foundation (TSBDF) offers academic scholarships for bleeding disorder patients and their immediate family members. Students face many challenges on their journey to complete a post-secondary educational program or beyond. It is hoped that the financial assistance provided by the TSBDF Scholarships will help recipients continue their quest for knowledge and the attainment of their dreams. The scholarships offered by the TSBDF are The T.D. Hughes, Jr. Scholarship and The Gina Stack Memorial Scholarship. TSBDF has given over $30,000 in scholarships over the past 5 years.
The 2025 Scholarship Application is now available! The application must be filled out online. Application deadline is June 1, 2025.
Offered through the University of Cincinnati
Through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Ruehlman, the University of Cincinnati is pleased to offer a scholarship to a student living with hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, or other related bleeding disorders. It is their hope that the recipient will continue his/her quests for knowledge and realize his/her dreams.
This scholarship is available to an undergraduate, graduate, and professional student who is enrolled full-time and matriculating at any college of the University of Cincinnati, including the College of Law and the College of Medicine. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year.
Applicants must the following stipulations:
The Career Enrichment Scholarship is to assist those seeking education and training for their careers outside of the established TSBDF scholarship program for non-degree post-secondary education or training.
Patients with Bleeding Disorders and their immediate family members may seek financial assistance from TSBDF for post-secondary certifications or work enrichment programs. Eligible families are those living in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southwestern Indiana with priority given to those persons attending the Hemophilia Treatment Centers. This fund offers assistance for patients and their immediate family members who do not meet the program qualifications for the T.D Hughes or Gina Stack Memorial Scholarships. Assistance would go towards any program where the person would earn a certificate or credential that would help advance their existing career or help them begin a new career path.
All persons requesting assistance will be directed to the TSBDF website to fill out the application. The Executive Director will request documentation from the family to demonstrate that they have applied for appropriate programs. Acceptable proof can include copies of bills, letters proving access to services, etc. The billing source (third party) will be paid directly. A copy of the invoice is required for TSBDF auditing purposes.