Our goal is to ease the challenges faced by SCID families by providing financial support to those affected.
What is a Path Forward Scholarship?
The SCID Foundation is proud to offer the Path Forward Scholarship to families in the U.S. currently undergoing treatment for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID).
We recognize the significant financial burden that comes with a SCID diagnosis. Parents often face the sudden need to take a leave of absence from work to care for their child. Families with multiple children may also be advised to separate siblings to protect the SCID-affected child, adding both financial strain and emotional stress to the household.
Our goal is to help ease some of these challenges by providing financial support to affected families.
To help ease the financial burden that SCID families often face, we have established this scholarship program. Approved families may receive scholarships of up to $1,000. These funds can be used for essential expenses such as travel to and from the hospital, childcare for siblings, or even household bills that may accumulate during treatment.
With newborn screening for SCID now available in all 50 states, we are receiving a high volume of applications. To ensure fairness, please submit only one request per family. Please also note that the application review process may take four to six weeks.
Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to a PayPal or Zelle (bank based account only, not through the Zelle app) account registered in the applicant’s name. If you do not already have an account, please create a free Paypal account before submitting your application.
Anyone who would like to support this vital program can donate by clicking the “Donate” button below. Contributions can also be made by check, payable to SCID Foundation, and mailed to:
SCID Foundation
Attention: Barb Ballard
731 McCormick Farm Dr.
UNIT B
Glen Allen, VA 23060
or make your donation online here:
Your generosity helps provide critical financial assistance to SCID families in need. Thank you for making a difference!
Special Thanks to Chiesi Global Rare Diseases for their support of the Path Forward Scholarship Program.
Path Forward Scholarship Eligibility & Application Guidelines
Please read the guidelines carefully before completing the application.
To qualify for a Path Forward scholarship from the SCID Foundation, applicants must:
• Reside in the United States
• Have a confirmed SCID Diagnosis or have a child with a confirmed SCID diagnosis
• Be a SCID patient or SCID family currently entering or undergoing treatment – BMT, HSCT, GT, or Revcovi are qualifying treatments.
• Eligible applicants may receive up to $1,000 in financial assistance.
• Funds can be used for:
Travel expenses to and from the hospital
Meals for parents during hospital stays
Childcare for siblings
Rent or Mortgage assistance
Utility bills or other essential expenses
Other uses may be approved
SCID patients displaced due to a major natural disaster (fire, flood, tornado, etc.) may also be eligible.
Limited Funds: Scholarships are subject to availability, and applications may be denied at the SCID Foundation’s discretion.
One Application Per Year: Patients/Families may only apply once within 12 months. Families wo received a scholarship from SCID Angels For Life Foundation in the past year, are not eligible.
Processing Time: Applications may take 4–6 weeks for review and approval.
Payment Method: Funding for approved scholarships will be transferred via PayPal or Zelle (bank-based access only, not the Zelle app). The account name must match the applicant’s name.
At this time, the SCID Foundation can only award Path Forward Scholarship requests to first-time applicants.