Anna DeSimone Women Travel Grant |
NHF 2016 Travel Grant Application Deadline Has Passed
The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) is pleased to offer the Anna DeSimone Grant for women who want to attend its 68th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, July 21-23, 2016.
The grant was established to honor the memory of Anna DeSimone, a tireless advocate for issues affecting women with bleeding disorders, former staff member of NHF and founding member of the Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders.
Each year one woman with a bleeding disorder is chosen to attend the Annual Meeting for a maximum of three nights and four days with expenses paid. At the Annual Meeting the grant winner can take advantage of the wealth of information and educational opportunities, and get to know other woman coping with a bleeding disorder.
Eligibility
Who’s Eligible: Any woman with a bleeding disorder who wishes to attend the Annual Meeting can apply for the grant. NHF would especially like to provide assistance to a woman who is unable to attend due to personal obstacles or other barriers.
What the Anna DeSimone Grant Covers
The grant covers the following:
- Airfare or Mileage
- Hotel
- Registration
*Please note: Ground transportation to and from the airport and parking at your local airport are not covered by NHF.
Restrictions
NHF
STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS AND CHAPTER STAFF ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. APPLICANTS
MUST RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES TO BE ELIGIBLE.
Application Process and Deadline
We are no longer accepting applications.
For more information please contact NHF Bilingual Education Specialist, Felix Olaya at [email protected].