2026 Vasculitis International Symposium Scholarship Application

2026 Vasculitis International Symposium

July 17-19, 2026

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

Denver, Colorado

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

The VF Symposium Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of our donors. These scholarships help patients attend the Vasculitis International Symposium, supporting both education and meaningful connection within the vasculitis community.

This year, we are offering general scholarships available to patients of all ages, as well as dedicated Young Adult Scholarships for patients ages 18–30.

Our goal is to bring as many patients as possible with the available funding to the Symposium.

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* 1. Applicant Name

Name *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Country *

Email Address *

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* 2. Please select a scholarship to apply for.

Registration Fee: ($300 value)

Registration Fee ($300 value) and Lodging ($500 value for 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency) Award

Registration Fee ($300 value) Lodging ($500 value for 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency), and Travel Award of $600 value

Meaghan Carpenter Scholarship (For patients ages 13-26); $1,000 value award

Young Adult/Emerging Adult Cohort Scholarship (For patients ages 18-30): Includes Registration Fee, Lodging (2 nights at the Hyatt Regency) and Travel Award

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* 3. What year was the patient born?

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* 4. Is the patient

17 years old or younger (Must be accompanied at the Symposium by a parent or guardian registered for the Symposium.)

18 - 30 years old

31 and older

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* 5. What form of vasculitis does the patient have?

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* 6. What year was the patient diagnosed?

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* 7. Has the patient attended a prior symposium? If yes, which one?

Yes

Unsure

If yes, which one(s)?

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* 8. Has the patient received a scholarship to attend a prior symposium?

Yes

Unsure

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* 9. What is the patient's estimated expenses to attend the 2026 Symposium?

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* 10. Scholarships are awarded to those in need of financial support. Please explain any extenuating circumstances for the VF Scholarship Committee to consider with your application.

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* 11. Please explain why you would like to attend the 2026 Symposium.

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* 12. If you receive a scholarship are you willing to be photographed in a picture with other scholarship awardees? (Answering no will not disqualify you).

Yes

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* 13. If you receive a scholarship are you willing to do a short PSA and video interview with the VF during or after the 2026 Symposium? This interview will be distributed via social media outlets. (Answering no will not disqualify you.)

Yes

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* 14. If you receive a scholarship, you must agree to submit a written summary of what you learned at the symposium no later than July 31, 2026.

I agree

I do not agree

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* 15. How would you use the knowledge gained at the 2026 Symposium to help yourself and other patients living with vasculitis patients and their families after the meeting?