Community Impact Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships every year.
Since 1951, the Northern California Community Blood Bank has kept the North Coast's blood supply local. Our Community Impact Scholarship celebrates graduating seniors in Humboldt and Del Norte counties who have stepped up to lead the way — donating, recruiting, and organizing drives that save lives.
Deadline: March 10th of senior year
Why we do this
More than collecting blood — we're building connections.
The Northern California Community Blood Bank was founded in 1951 to fill the need for a reliable local blood supply. Our mission isn't just about collecting blood — it's about building connections. We get out there, talk with people, and show just how much of a difference blood donation can make.
Students play a huge role in this. We see young people stepping up, donating blood or leading blood drives, and showing real passion for community health. Their energy and leadership are vital to what we do.
That's why we created our Community Impact Scholarship. Every year, we award three $1,000 scholarships to students who've shown exceptional dedication to blood donation and are heading off to college or other post-secondary programs. It's our way of saying thanks and cheering them on as they continue to champion blood donation and make a difference in our community.
At a glance
The essentials.
Who's eligible
Graduating high school seniors in Humboldt or Del Norte County enrolled — or planning to enroll — in a college, university, community college, trade school, or adult education program.
What we look for
Volunteer involvement: organizing or helping with a blood drive, volunteering at the Blood Bank, planning a health-education project, or other community health service like hospital volunteering.
When to apply
The program runs from the start of senior year through March 10th. Submit your application and questionnaire by that date — email is preferred.
Requirements
To qualify, you'll need to:
- Be a graduating high school senior in Humboldt or Del Norte County.
- Be enrolled — or plan to enroll — in a college, university, community college, trade school, or other post-high school educational or adult education program.
- Demonstrate volunteer involvement (see examples on the right).
- Submit your application, questionnaire, authorization forms, and a photo of yourself by March 10th.
Blood Bank staff, friends, and family of staff are eligible if they meet all other requirements.
Volunteer involvement — what counts?
- • Organize a blood drive at your school or in the community
- • Volunteer at a high school or community blood drive
- • Volunteer directly at the Blood Bank
- • Plan and execute a school or community health-education project related to blood donation or transfusion
- • Other community health-related volunteer work (like at a hospital) will also be considered
Need help getting started? We can connect you with volunteering opportunities and provide free tools — social media graphics, educational flyers, and more — to help you run a successful drive.
Recommended (not required)
Go the extra mile.
These aren't required, but they strengthen your application and show real leadership:
Donate blood at least 3 times by the end of senior year.
If your school's final drive is after the deadline, just note the date you plan to make your 3rd donation.
Recruit blood donors.
Include the names of the donors you recruited so we can verify.
How to apply
Four steps to submit.
- 1
Download the forms
Application, questionnaire, and authorization forms. Attach extra pages if you need more space.
- 2
Add a photo
Include a photo of yourself. If you're awarded, it may appear on our website, marketing, or social media.
- 3
Complete honestly
Your questionnaire responses may be shared on our website, in marketing materials, or on social media.
- 4
Submit by March 10
Email preferred. You can also mail or hand-deliver to our Eureka donor center.
Get the application
Download the full application packet.
Includes the application form, questionnaire, and authorization forms. Print, complete, and return by March 10th.
Download PDFWhere to send it
Attention: Scholarship Program
2524 Harrison Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501
Questions about the scholarship?
Reach out about the program, the application, the deadline, or if you'd like help finding volunteer opportunities. We're here to help you be successful.