It's My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarship

Direct application

$2,000
4 winners

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

New England residents who are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, heart-transplant recipients, or close family members of someone with CHD may apply if they are a high school senior or enrolled college student with at least a 2.5 GPA accepted at an accredited U.S. college or technical school. Prior recipients within two years are ineligible.

Up to four scholarships of $2,000 are awarded.

Mail an application with one recommendation letter and a one- to two-page essay on how CHD has affected your life and how you promote CHD awareness. Include a transcript.

It's My Heart New England supports students affected by congenital heart defects while raising CHD awareness.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official transcript
  • One- to two-page essay about CHD's effect on the applicant's life and CHD awareness
  • One recommendation letter from a guidance counselor, current teacher, unrelated adult, or employer
  • Official transcript (a copy may be mailed separately)
  • Completed application form
  • Postmark deadline: March 26, 2026
  • Scholarship amount: $2,000 per award