Eligibility & requirements

CHD scholarship eligibility — a clear checklist for the road ahead.

The Heart Warrior Achievement Scholarship is for U.S. students living with congenital heart defects who are preparing for their next academic chapter.

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Who is eligible to apply

Applicants should be able to say yes to each of the following statements before preparing an application.

I am a U.S. student

You are a high school senior in the United States or currently enrolled in a U.S. college program.

I live with CHD

This scholarship is intended for students whose experience includes congenital heart disease.

I am pursuing my academic goals

You are preparing to begin or continue your education after high school, either at a college/university or trade school.

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What to have ready

*A letter from your Practitioner that you were diagnosed and receiving care for a CHD.

Your contact and school information

Academic transcript or letter of enrollment.

Letter of Reference

A professional/academic letter of reference separate from physician's letter and not someone related to you.

Your CHD experience, in your words

Consider the perspective you want to share about how your journey has shaped your perseverance, learning, or goals.

A thoughtful review

Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs)

There are close to 3 million people in the U.S. with congenital heart defects —more than half of whom are adults.

CHDs affect nearly 1% of—or about 40,000—births per year in the United States.
Children and adults with CHD may require special education and support throughout their school and working years.
4 in every 10 adults with heart defects have a disability, with cognitive disabilities (trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions) being the most common type.

Program details

Dates and award information

The application process opens September 1st and final submissions are due January 1st. Award notifications are sent out by April 1st.