Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship: Supporting Students in 2026

Key Details, Eligibility Requirements, and Important Deadlines to Know

For over 40 years, Berger and Green has been dedicated to serving injured and disabled individuals across Pennsylvania. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, the firm established the Heart Disease Scholarship in 2017 to support students living with cardiovascular conditions as they pursue higher education.

The Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship awards $1,000 to one eligible undergraduate or graduate student in the United States who has been diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect. The scholarship was created in recognition of the unique challenges these students face and to help ensure that a medical condition does not stand in the way of academic success.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and more young people are being diagnosed each year. For students, managing this condition can significantly impact daily life, long-term goals, and educational opportunities. This scholarship aims to ease some of that burden while recognizing resilience, determination, and academic achievement.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect
• Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college, university, or graduate program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Submit a completed application, transcript, and essay
• Agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions

Application and Essay Details

Applicants must complete the online application form and include a 500- to 1,000-word essay. Students can choose from several prompts, including sharing how heart disease has impacted their life, what they wish others understood about the condition, or ways the U.S. could reduce heart disease rates.

Each essay must include a creative title, proper citations, and a bibliography of sources. Submissions should be saved as a PDF and named according to the provided guidelines before uploading.

Important Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship is June 15, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Past Scholarship Recipients
Since it began, the scholarship has recognized several outstanding students:

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

Each recipient has demonstrated perseverance and academic excellence while managing the challenges of heart disease.

Berger and Green encourages all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity. The firm remains committed to supporting the next generation of leaders by investing in students who show strength, ambition, and dedication to their future.