High School & Student Recognition Opportunities
Through regular blood donation, students are demonstrating strong character, selflessness, and volunteerism. Their commitment to saving lives will set them apart from the rest!
Donor of Distinction Program
High school students who register to donate blood three times before graduation or host a scholarship blood drive will earn the honor of becoming a LifeServe Donor of Distinction. As a Donor of Distinction, students will be awarded the following:
- Special red honors cord to wear at graduation
- Certificate of Achievement
- Letter of Accomplishment from LifeServe Blood Center President
To earn this title and receive the red cord, students may have to donate at a community blood drive or donor center in addition to school sponsored blood drives.
Scholarship Opportunities
LifeServe will award a $500 scholarship to students who organize a successful blood drive during our summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day) or winter (December and January) scholarship periods! To be eligible to win, students must recruit donors, act as the chairperson for the blood drive, and meet specific goals for registered donors.
- Your high school must sponsor two blood drives per school year to qualify
- Your high school must collect a *minimum number of units of blood throughout the school year.
If your school meets the minimum requirements, you will qualify to receive a $100 scholarship. If the minimum requirements are met and exceeded, there will be an additional $1 for each unit collected above the threshold guidelines, with a maximum payout of $500