The 2025 Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship Announced
Pittsburgh, PA – The law firm of Berger and Green, dedicated to supporting injured and disabled individuals across Pennsylvania for over 40 years, reminds students that the deadline to apply for the 2025 Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship is June 15. Since 2017, the firm has awarded an annual scholarship of $1,000.00 to a deserving student living with heart disease, and this year is no exception.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and the number of young people diagnosed with the condition continues to rise. Recognizing the challenges heart disease presents, the Berger and Green team created this scholarship to help students continue their education and achieve their goals despite their diagnosis.
'We believe that heart disease should not stand in the way of a student's ability to pursue their dreams,' said managing partner Amanda Bonnesen of Berger and Green. 'Everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are proud to support students who are overcoming the difficulties posed by heart disease.'
In past years, the firm awarded deserving individuals from Drexel University, West Virginia University, Dickinson State University, and Duquesne University.
Eligibility Requirements:
The Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. who are living with heart disease or a congenital heart defect. To apply, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect.
• Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Submit an application form, along with a copy of your transcript and a 500- to 1,000-word essay. (More details on the essay below.)
• Agree to the terms and conditions outlined for the scholarship.
How to Apply:
Students interested in applying for the Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship can complete the application form on the Berger and Green website. Along with the application, applicants must include their transcripts and essay.
The deadline for the 2025 scholarship is June 15th, 2025.
For more details on the application process, essay requirements, and terms and conditions, visit the Berger and Green website.
About Berger and Green:
For over 40 years, Berger and Green has been providing legal representation to individuals facing personal injuries and disabilities. The firm is committed to giving back to the community and supporting those who need it most, including students living with heart disease.
The team encourages all eligible students to apply and looks forward to helping the scholarship recipient continue their education and achieve their goals. To learn more about the previous winners, visit the firm's website here.
Anyone interested to learn more about Berger and Green's community involvement should contact Nicole Meta at 412-661-1400.
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Website: https://www.bergerandgreen.com/
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