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

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. 15, 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 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

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.