The Hemophilia Association of New Jersey is proud to offer scholarships to qualified individuals. These scholarships are awarded to students who are presently enrolled in an accredited institution of academic and/or vocational higher learning or those beginning a formal program this fall.

These awards are based upon financial need and/or academic ability and are chosen by the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey’s Scholarship Committee after careful review.

HANJ scholarship in memory of Julie Frenkel

HANJ awards two full-time undergraduate scholarships in the amount of $1,500 per year (renewable for up to three additional years). One of the undergraduate scholarships will honor the memory of our beloved Hemophilia Association Assistant Executive Director, Julie E. Frenkel.

Robert and Dennis Kelly Memorial Scholarship

The Robert and Dennis Kelly Memorial Scholarship awards two additional full-time undergraduate scholarships in memory of Robert and Dennis Kelly, beloved sons of longtime HANJ Board members Elaine and Robert.  Each year, the Kelly family and friends host the Kelly Brothers Scholarship picnic to raise the funds necessary to make these awards possible. Full-time undergraduate students can apply for a $1,500 scholarship, renewable for up to three additional years, while enrolled in college or trade school.

Jose Ivan Velez, Jr. Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

The Jose Ivan Velez, Jr. Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship of $1,000, is a one-time non-renewable scholarship in memory of our member Jose I. Velez. Jose was very knowledgeable about hemophilia, he helped doctors and nurses in understanding his condition and he was well liked by everyone who had the opportunity of meeting him. Besides donating to fund this scholarship, Naomi Velez, Jose’s Mother, will continue fundraising to support this scholarship.

Paul D. Amitrani Scholarship

The graduate level scholarship awards $2,000 per year and has been named the Paul D. Amitrani Scholarship in memory of our former President and honored member of our community for many years. Full-time graduate students (taking 12 credit hours per semester for two semesters) will apply for a $2,000 scholarship, renewable for one additional year. Part-time graduate students (taking 6 credit hours per semester for two semesters-(fall/winter, spring/summer) will apply for a $1,000 scholarship, renewable for three additional years.

As always, the continuance of the scholarship program is dependent upon the generosity of our supporters.