Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program

Winter Weather Impacts Blood Donations

Severe winter weather has forced the cancellation of blood drives and closure of donation centers in parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Hundreds of blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected. If you are in an area where it is safe to travel, please schedule to donate now.

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Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program

The American Red Cross is looking for student leaders.

This is a unique program for high school and college students who want to help save lives with the American Red Cross. By hosting a blood drive while school is out of session, you'll get the opportunity to win a scholarship, a meaningful leadership experience, a gift card award and the accomplishment of helping ensure a reliable blood supply. This leadership program is also a great way to rack up on volunteer hours.

“At first, I decided to host a blood drive to gain volunteer hours for school; however, as I continued to work with the Red Cross, I realized that hosting a blood drive taught me how to be a leader and how to contribute to my community."

Ellie Martin - Leaders Save Lives participant

Program Rewards

The program rewards are based on a tier level. Terms and conditions apply.*

Scholarships:

Number of pints collected at blood drive	Scholarship amount Summer 2018	Scholarship amount Winter 2018 – 2019
25 - 59	$1,000 (six drawings)	$1,000 (four drawings)
60 - 99	$1,500 (two drawings)	$1,500 (one drawing)
100+	$2,500 (two drawings)	$2,500 (one drawing)

Gift cards:

Number of pints collected at blood drive	Gift card amount
25 - 59	$50
60 - 99	$100
100+	$200

How You Can Get Involved

Sign up to host a blood drive. Your drive must be scheduled while school is out of session during the program time frame:

Summer: June 1 – Aug. 31, 2018, Winter: Dec. 15, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2019

Form a recruitment team to help make your blood drive a success.

Recruit your friends and family to donate at your blood drive.

If your blood drive collects a minimum of 25 pints, then you will earn a gift card and be entered to win a scholarship!*

Program Resources

Ready to Get Started?

Submit a registraion form if you are interested in hosting a blood drive. You will be contacted by an American Red Cross account manager.