Student Central

The American Red Cross Greater Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region developed this student-centric section of the website to present information geared towards students, both high school and college.

Visit often for news, updates and new features during the school year.

2011-2012 Annual High School Scholarship Competition

The American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region is pleased to announce the 10th annual essay competition. There will be one top winner in Pennsylvania and New Jersey whose residence is within the jurisdiction of the Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region.

The students whose essays are judged the winning entries will each receive a scholarship for $1,000.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

2011-2012 Sickle Cell Scholarship Competition

The American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region is pleased to announce an essay competition and scholarship award focused on increasing awareness of the need for blood donors to support the blood transfusions needs of patients living with Sickle Cell Disease.

The student whose essay is judged the winning entry will receive a scholarship for $1,000.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

Get Reel! Showcase Your Filmmaking Talent!

High school students play an important role in keeping the blood supply stable. Some students help by donating blood while others participate in committees and volunteer at blood drives. This is your chance to tell the story of how your school supports blood donation by producing a High School Blood Donor Recruitment Video.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

The Red Cross has gone social!

Become a friend, a fan or a follower of the Red Cross by Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for your support of the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross.  Click here for more information.

2010 - 2011 Winning High School Video

Penncrest High School, Media, PA