Heart Disease Scholarship

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and a growing number of young people are being diagnosed with the condition each year. Having a congenital heart defect or being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease radically affects the direction of a person’s life. There are numerous trials and limitations that people with heart disease must face that will test their resolve, character, and faith.

We do not believe that heart disease should impede a student’s education. All students should have every opportunity possible to pursue their dreams. And we want to help. It is our hope that the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship will provide a high-achieving student with a little welcome relief during their journey. We encourage all eligible students to apply.

Who is eligible for the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship?

The Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship is open to individuals living with heart disease in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are both welcome to apply.

All applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

• You have been diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect.
• You are enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university or graduate school in the U.S.
• You carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
• You must submit an application, along with a copy of your transcript and an essay. (More details on the essay below.)
• You agree to our Terms and Conditions.

How do students apply for the scholarship?

To apply for the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship, fill out the application form on this page. Do not forget to attach your transcripts and essay.

The deadline for the 2026 award is June 15th, 2026.

What are the essay requirements?

Choose one of the following topics and write a 500- to 1,000-word essay to submit for consideration.

• How has heart disease affected or changed your plans in life? How have you dealt with your diagnosis to continue to strive to reach your goals?
• What aspects of living with heart disease do you wish society better understood?
• What steps do you think the U.S. should take to reduce heart disease?
• What advice would you give to a young person who has just been diagnosed with heart disease?

For your essay to be eligible please include the following:

• A catchy and original title.
• A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (eg: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)
• Citations

Once finished you must save your essay in PDF format and name it using the following example: “Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship – Student Name”. Lastly, you must submit your essay through the form.

Learn More about the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship

If you have questions about the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship, feel free to fill out our contact form.

We look forward to reading your essay. We will contact the winner by phone and/or email.

We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information.

Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Previous Winners

Announcements about the previous winners of our scholarship can be found by clicking one of the links below:

• 2021 Winner: Abigail King
• 2022 Winner: Joshua Peterson
• 2023 Winner: Reannan Butler
• 2024 Winner: Joey McRae
• 2025 Winner: Ashley Calogero