Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Berger and Green Attorneys of Law
Overview
Berger and Green has represented injured and disabled Pennsylvanians for more than 40 years. As part of our community outreach, we support the next generation of leaders by awarding an annual scholarship for students living with heart disease. Since 2017, the firm has granted one eligible college student a $1,000 Heart Disease Scholarship each year.
Why this scholarship exists
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and diagnoses among younger people are rising. A congenital heart defect or a cardiovascular diagnosis can significantly alter life plans and create obstacles that test determination, character, and faith. We believe a diagnosis should not prevent a student from pursuing higher education. The Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship is intended to ease some financial pressure for a high-achieving student and to encourage continued academic progress.
Who may apply
The scholarship is available to U.S. residents living with heart disease. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
Required eligibility criteria
- A diagnosed heart condition or congenital heart defect.
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Submission of a completed application, a copy of your academic transcript, and an essay (details below).
- Agreement to Berger and Green’s Terms and Conditions.
Scholarship amount and history
- One $1,000 award is given annually.
- The program has been offered each year since 2017.
How to apply
Complete the online application form and upload the required documents: your transcript and your essay saved in PDF format. Name the PDF as follows: “Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship – Student Name.” Submit everything through the application form.
Deadline
- The deadline for the 2026 award is June 15, 2026.
Essay instructions
Write an essay of 500 to 1,000 words choosing one of the topics below:
1) In what ways has heart disease altered your life plans? How have you adapted to your diagnosis while continuing to pursue your goals?
2) What do you wish the public better understood about living with heart disease?
3) What measures should the United States take to reduce the incidence of heart disease?
4) What guidance would you offer a young person who has just been diagnosed with heart disease?
Essay formatting and submission requirements
- Include a distinctive, original title.
- Provide a bibliography listing all sources consulted (for example: books, websites, articles, reports, magazines).
- Include proper citations for any referenced material.
- Save the final essay as a PDF and name it “Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship – Student Name.”
- Upload the PDF through the online application form.
Questions
If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, please refer to the application page for terms and contact information. We encourage all eligible students to apply.