Mancini Creative Arts Scholarship
Mancini Creative Arts Scholarship
The New England Hemophilia Association (NEHA) is happy to announce a new scholarship to help members of the New England bleeding disorders community pursue professional artistic training and skill development in fields such as painting, drawing, sculpting, music, literature, dance, or something similar in nature.
One scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded during the 2025 calendar year.
- The applicant should already have artistic talent that they are looking to refine and enhance.
- The scholarship is intended for anyone over the age of fifteen. Adults of any age are encouraged to apply.
- The scholarship must be paid directly to an art-based institution, training program or camp, educational program, or museum selected by the recipient.
- The funds are to be used to cover tuition, enrollment costs, and other standard fees.
- This scholarship can not be used to cover the cost of art supplies.
About This Scholarship
For individuals with rare chronic conditions like a bleeding disorder, art can offer therapeutic benefits by providing an outlet for emotional expression and reducing stress associated with their condition. Artistic engagement promotes a sense of purpose, aiding in mental well-being, and fostering resilience, contributing positively to overall health and quality of life.
This scholarship is brought to the NEHA community by Pat Mancini, a parent of a bleeding disorder patient and previous member and president of NEHA’s Board of Directors. As an artist himself, Pat knows the value art can add to the lives of patients and people in general. This scholarship will help inspire creativity and ignite the artful passions of members of the bleeding disorders community.
Requirements and Deadline
The applicant must:
- Be a United States citizen or legally living permanently in the United States.
- Reside in one of six New England states.
- Be at least 15 years of age.
- Be a current NEHA member. Become a member here.
- Be diagnosed with a bleeding disorder.
Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply, but preference will be given to first-time applicants.
Applications for this year’s scholarship will be accepted until Friday, April 4, 2025.
Please note: the scholarship recipient must provide NEHA with a bill from the institution they are enrolled or plan to attend. Funds will be paid directly to the institution. Failure to do so before December 31, 2025 will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Please contact Brandon Greene, at [email protected], with any questions about the scholarship or application process.