Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
This scholarship supports high school seniors living with type 1 diabetes. The essays provide an opportunity to share personal experiences with diabetes, academic achievements, and future aspirations.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: disability
- High school seniors with type 1 diabetes who are planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays (multiple)
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of type 1 diabetes diagnosis
Timeline
Applications open January 1. Deadline April 15. Winners notified July.
Tips
Your essays should be honest and compelling about your journey with type 1 diabetes and how it has shaped your resilience and determination. Highlight your academic achievements and leadership outside of your condition. Articulate your future goals clearly.