In support of the vision of the Association to be THE resource for continuing education within our
industry, SCABB supports several scholarships to provide and/or supplement funding for
attendance at the SCABB Annual Meeting & AIMS.
industry, SCABB supports several scholarships to provide and/or supplement funding for
attendance at the SCABB Annual Meeting & AIMS.
*Submission Window is Now Closed*
Scholarships
AIMS Scholarship Information
The John Moulds Scholarship is restricted to those persons currently employed or being educated in the field of Immunohematology and/or reference laboratory. The scholarship includes a complimentary registration to the 2025 SCABB Annual Meeting & AIMS, and two night’s hotel accommodation.
Scholarship Application Criteria:
- Applicant must be an individual member, employed by an institutional member, or currently enrolled in a higher education institution with a focus on Immunohematology and reference laboratory work.
- Applicant must reside, have a residence, or be employed by a hospital or blood center in the United States.
John Moulds Scholarship
- Applicant must be engaged, either through employment or education, in the field of immunohematology or reference laboratory.
- Applicant must provide the following supporting documentation:
- A written request for scholarship including explanation of need. This separate document should be one or two paragraphs stating personal/professional career path in the field of immunohematology or the reference laboratory as well as desire to attend the Advanced Immunohematology and Molecular Symposium presented by South Central Association of Blood Banks.
- A brief statement from employer or learning institution supporting applicant attendance at the AIMS.
- A written request for scholarship including explanation of need. This separate document should be one or two paragraphs stating personal/professional career path in the field of immunohematology or the reference laboratory as well as desire to attend the Advanced Immunohematology and Molecular Symposium presented by South Central Association of Blood Banks.
The Sol Haberman Scholarship Award originated in 1970 to honor Sol Haberman for his pioneer work in blood group immunology. The scholarship originated through the generosity of James T. Wheeler, M.D., who continued to fund the award for several years.
Each year the South Central Association of Blood Banks offers the Sol Haberman Scholarship award based on the submission of an original paper by an SBB student from an accredited school within the South Central region. Papers submitted may include scientific, technical, educational, or case study papers in the areas of transfusion therapy, immunohematology, immunogenetics, transplantation and anthropology, or administrative papers in the areas of cost-control, regulations, quality control and instrumentation.
The scholarship consists of:
- $300.00 scholarship check
- Certificate
- Full meeting registration to the SCABB
Annual Meeting & AIMS
Annual Meeting & AIMS
Sol Haberman Scholarship
Foundation Economic Hardship Scholarship
The Foundation Economic Hardship Scholarship is awarded to members in good standing on an as needed basis. Individual members or those employed by an institutional member may request funds to be applied toward costs associated with attendance at the SCABB Annual Meeting.
This scholarship is funded by the South Central Association of Blood Banks Foundation. All applications will be reviewed and considered for funding based on the guidelines until the allocated funds are exhausted.
SCABB Annual Meeting Scholarship Information
Advancing Blood Banking Professionals Scholarship
*Funded by private donor*
The Advancing Blood Banking Professionals Scholarship aims to support and invest in those new to the field through education and professional development, ensuring a bright future for blood banking.
Applicants must be new to the industry with 5 or less years of experience. Both members and non-members of SCABB are eligible.
Scholarship provides funding for the following up to $1,000:
- Full Meeting registration to the 2025 SCABB Annual Meeting and AIMS event
- Travel
- Hotel
The Clifford I Argall Scholarship
The Clifford I. Argall scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Clifford I. Argall, who was one of the pioneers of the Tennessee
Association of Blood Banks (TABB). He was very innovative and well-published.
Association of Blood Banks (TABB). He was very innovative and well-published.
This scholarship awards $1000 to one student currently enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs in laboratory medicine. Applicants must not have completed their degree before the scholarship is awarded.
Refund Policy
A registrant shall receive a refund of 75% of their registration fees if written notice is received by the SCABB Central Office more than 30 calendar days prior to the beginning of the meeting. If received less than 30 calendar days but more than 7 days, they shall receive a refund of 50%. No refund shall be given if notice is received within 7 days of the start of the meeting.
A registrant shall receive a refund of 75% of their registration fees if written notice is received by the SCABB Central Office more than 30 calendar days prior to the beginning of the meeting. If received less than 30 calendar days but more than 7 days, they shall receive a refund of 50%. No refund shall be given if notice is received within 7 days of the start of the meeting.