The Liberty County School System announces that Bradwell Institute has been selected as one of the top 10 high schools in the nation to receive a $5,000 student scholarship through the Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship Program.

The recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate outstanding participation in American Red Cross blood drives. Bradwell Institute ranked among the top 10 schools nationwide for collecting blood from donors who self-identified as African American, helping support patients living with sickle cell disease and others in need of lifesaving blood products.

Bradwell Institute’s scholarship recipient is Nevaeh Osborne, Class of 2026 FFA president. Throughout her four years in FFA, Osborne participated in every blood drive, demonstrating a strong commitment to service, leadership, and supporting the needs of her community.

This fall, Osborne will attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she plans to pursue a future career in occupational therapy.

“We are incredibly proud of Nevaeh, FFA advisor Dr. Lindsey Guyett and our entire Bradwell Institute community for this outstanding national recognition,” said Superintendent Debra B. Frazier. “Our students, staff, families, and community members have shown what can happen when people come together in service to others. Every donation has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the life of a patient, and we are especially proud that these efforts are supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease.”

Blood donations from Black donors are especially important in supporting patients with sickle cell disease because closely matched blood can help improve transfusion outcomes for individuals who require ongoing treatment. Bradwell Institute extends its appreciation to the American Red Cross, its FFA program, student volunteers, faculty and staff, and every community member who participated in the school’s blood drives.