Scholarships

Need help paying for registration to PHA 2026? Conference scholarship applications are open Monday, March 2, through Monday, May 11, or until funds run out. Scholarships cover registration fees and some travel expenses for eligible patients and caregivers. PHA’s Scholarships Committee awards scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis, as funds are limited. Scholarships may be awarded to both first-time conference attendees and previous

Did you know PHA Community Memberships are free for all patients, caregivers and family members, and you must be a PHA Community Member to apply for a scholarship and register for PHA 2026. Your membership must be valid through June 14, 2026.

To join or renew your membership, visit the PHA membership webpage.

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Scholarship Application Criteria

There are four types of available scholarships, but applicants can only apply for one scholarship each. To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

U.S. adult

• 18 years old or older
• Live in the United States
• Have pulmonary hypertension
• Demonstrate financial need

U.S. pediatric

• Pediatric applicants can be previous scholarship recipients.
• Child with PH under 18 years old or parent/guardian of a PH patient 17 years old or younger
• Live in the U.S.
• Demonstrate financial need

Speaker

• Accepted/invited patient or caregiver PHA 2026 breakout speaker.
• Demonstrate financial need.

International

• Child or adult with PH
• Live outside of the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories
• Demonstrate financial need