There weren’t near as many diabetes scholarships available when I went to school. But there are so many now! And that’s wonderful news for high school seniors, undergraduate students, or even graduate students.
The 32 diabetes scholarships listed below will provide financial support for college, trade school, technical schools, and more. So take a look at the national, regional, and sports-specific or major-specific scholarship opportunities for diabetics.
Diabetes SCholarships
It makes my heart happy to know that there are so many people and organizations that recognize the unique challenges diabetes presents for high school graduates going on in their education. Not only do they acknowledge that, but they provide a financial aid package because of it. And that’s huge!
This can make a significant impact for someone dealing with a chronic condition like diabetes, simply because of the medical costs associated with this disease. Having that scholarship money can lessen the need for student loans and set the student up better for success after graduation.
32 Diabetes Scholarships to Apply For
Below are a collection of 32 of the most popular diabetes scholarships from various individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations available to those impacted by diabetes. So let’s start with the national scholarships you can look into.
national diabetes scholarships
Here’s a list of 13 national diabetes scholarships for people with diabetes throughout the nation. Thousands of dollars are sitting on the table. But which of these are the best fit for you or your student?
1. AAHD Frederick J. KrAuse Scholarship
Students who are currently enrolled as at least a college sophomore are eligible to apply. Also, applicants should be pursuing studies related to health and disability. The committee gives preference to students with community involvement and volunteering.
Submit your application by March each year for the coming fall semester.
2. Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program
Multiple young musicians with various disabilities across the country will receive a $2,000 scholarship each year. In addition to the scholarship, the winners will also receive a performance at the Kennedy Center, sessions with a professional mentor, and more.
This scholarship is open to any instrument or genre of music.
3. Beyond scholars
Beyond Scholars (from Beyond Type 1 and sometimes called the Diabetes Scholars Foundation) offers scholarships of up to $5,000 for students living with diabetes as they pursue higher education.
Applicants should have type 1 diabetes themselves and also currently be high school seniors who will be incoming freshmen at college in the fall. To qualify, students need to be U.S. citizens & permanent residents who also plan to attend a four-year university, community college, or technical school.
4. Auger & Auger Disabled Scholars
One scholarship will be awarded to either a high school senior accepted to an accredited school for further education, or to one currently enrolled undergraduate student.
Students must have a minimum of a 2.8 GPA. Applications require an essay. Submissions are due in July for fall semester.
5. buckfire & buckfire Disability scholarship
The Buckfire Law Scholarship Committee awards $1,000 to one student who completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university.
To quality, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States and also have a disability diagnosis.
6. District 274-2 Lions Diabetes Awareness
High school seniors impacted by diabetes are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants should either have diabetes themselves or a family member with it.
Lion’s Club International will award one recipient $2,000 in the spring for this scholarship.
7. Gabriel Martin Memorial
Upperclass high school students (juniors and seniors) who also have a chronic disease are eligible to apply for this memorial scholarship. One winner will receive $1,000.
An essay is required for consideration. Information on the application process and more detail are online.
8. lime connect pathways Diabetes scholarshipS
These diabetes scholarships are for current high school seniors with disabilities who will be going to a four-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada. Thirteen students will receive $1,000 each toward their school expenses.
People who are a part of the Lime Network are eligible to apply for their scholarships and other offerings they provide.
9. patient advocate foundation
Both undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for those diagnosed with a chronic illness within the last five years through the Patient Advocate Foundation.
To apply, you must be a citizen of the U.S. and submit their application and requirements in full.
10. skin grip diabetes scholarships
Eligibility for these diabetes scholarships require the applicant to be a high school student, undergraduate student, or grad student who has diabetes. A total of $1,000 is awarded to 17 recipients.
To apply, Skin Grip requires a two-minute video submission. Winners are chosen in the spring.
11. T1D Warrior Scholarship
Diabetic students who are seniors in high school or are undergraduate students with type 1 diabetes are eligible to apply for this scholarship. One winner of $500 will be chosen.
An essay is required to show “how you’ve embraced the burden of your diabetes for the benefits that it provides.”
12. Trace Brave t1d Diabetes scholarships
The Trace Brave Foundations awards multiple $250 scholarships to the recipient of their choice each year.
To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors with type 1 diabetes who are also pursuing post-secondary education by entering college, university, or a trade school.
13. wells fargo Stacey Milbern scholarship program
Applicants for this scholarship can be high school seniors, high school graduates, or also college undergraduates who plan to enroll in full- or part-time undergraduate study at a college or university in the US.
This renewable scholarship awards up to $2,500 for full-time students and $1,250 for part-time students.
regional diabetes scholarships
Regional scholarships here include ones available in many states. Those states include: Texas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa, Wyoming, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, California, New Jersey, North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Michigan, and also Canada.
14. Aimee Melissa Davis Scholarship
High school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they live in Travis, Williamson, or Hays County in Texas. Applicants must have Type I Diabetes, demonstrate financial need, and also show academic potential.
One $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a winner in the spring each year.
15. Diabetes Inc.
The Diabetes Inc. Scholarship will recognize and reward students who have made an extraordinary contribution to their community and/or high school through community service and extracurricular activities. Eligible applicants will be high school seniors who plan to continue their education. They must either have type 1 diabetes or have an immediate family member with diabetes.
Applicants must be from or going to school in either South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa, or Wyoming.
16. Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program
Diabetes Hope Foundation has been awarding this scholarship for 25+ years now. And they have awarded more than 900 scholarships through the years.
Guidelines and application are all online. Applicants must live in Canada as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The scholarship applications are generally due in March each year.
17. ElbowBumpkid Inc. Scholarship for T1D
Scholarships are awarded to two students in college or trade school each year. Students must be age 18-24 and live in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.
This scholarship deadline is in the spring of each year, and is available online.
18. INCIGHT Scholarship
The INCIGHT Scholarship is available to residents of Washington, Oregon, or California. Applicants must be pursuing higher education and also have a disability.
This group has provided more than 1,000 scholarships to students with disabilities since 2004. Applications are online.
19. Jack Scura Fund Scholarship
The Jack Scura Fund helps students with a special need who are recognized by their school and community. Applicants must be incoming college students or current students of an undergraduate program in New Jersey.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA or 3.2 and any kind of disability.
20. Justin Troy Page MemoriaL Diabetes Scholarships
Six scholarships of $1,500 each are awarded to students in North Carolina each year. Eligible applicants will have type 1 diabetes and also submit a short essay for consideration.
Applications are accepted through April for the following school year.
21. Powering Education Scholarship
This scholarship helps one recipient who is accepted or enrolled in a college or university in the state of Maine. Eligible applicants should be attending (or have attended) high school in Maine, have a disability, and also maintain a B grade average.
Applicants must include an essay about how their disability has shaped their world view.
22. The Ability Center Scholarship
This regional scholarship is awarded to students with a disability who reside in the following areas: Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, or Wood counties in Ohio or in Monroe or Lenawee counties in Michigan.
Eligible students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
23. Thomas Seefred Trust Scholarship
College students in Ohio who have diabetes are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 25 and plan to attend college full time.
Awards are based on “academic promise, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and financial need,” according to the scholarship’s website.
Diabetes Scholarships Based on Course of Study
There are also scholarships available based on the studies of the student. From nursing to STEM-related fields, from communication to health care, this list has it all covered.
24. Diabetes Impact Scholarship
Students who want to study in college to help others with diabetes after they graduate are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. One undergraduate or graduate school student will be chosen to receive $2,000.
An essay is required to tell how you plan to help others with diabetes or other chronic auto immune conditions in the future.
25. Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Scholarship
This scholarship is for current undergraduate, graduate, MBA, or PhD students with disabilities who are pursuing a Public Health Care or STEM degree at a four-year university or college in the United States.
People who are a part of the Lime Network are eligible to apply for their scholarships and also other offerings they provide.
26. Karl L. Burnell Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship supports students who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes or students who plan to study for a career in diabetes or disability research.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student is eligible to apply.
27. NBC Universal Scholarship
Students interested in pursuing a career in media, communications, or the entertainment industry are eligible to apply for this scholarship. High school seniors, graduate, and undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Eight scholarships of $5,000+ will be awarded for the fall semester.
28. Night Scout Foundation
This scholarship is specific to students with T1D. Applicants should have a STEM or STEM-related study of interest for their college education. Applicants should also have a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
Applications are accepted through March of each year for fall semester.
29. Prime Medical Alert Nursing Diabetes Scholarships
These diabetes scholarships are open to students earning either a two-year or four-year degree in nursing. Up to five winners will be selected, and they will receive up to $1,000 each.
This scholarship is awarded in the spring and fall.
Sports Scholarships for Diabetics
Finally, these three main sports scholarships for diabetics are awarded to talented athletes in their areas of specialty. Students who will be making sporting commitments in their post-secondary education are eligible to apply.
30. Novo nordisk Donnelly Diabetes Scholarships
These diabetes scholarships are named after two generations of family who excelled in tennis and also dealt with diabetes. It is available to high school and college students who excel in academics and tennis, have strong leadership and community involvement skills, and have also been affected by diabetes.
Several scholarships are awarded each year, both nationally and regionally.
31. Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation
The Verplank Foundation offers renewable scholarships of up to $10,000 to students beginning their undergraduate programs.
Applicants need to be high school seniors who had a childhood type 1 diabetes diagnosis. These students need to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and also a commitment to an organized athletics team.
32. Team Type 1 Global Ambasador Scholarship
Renewable scholarships up to $10,000 are available through Team Type 1 for students with diabetes who want to use their sport as a platform to inspire others with diabetes.
By applying, the student commits to attending an online Team Type 1 Global Ambassador Training to learn about Team Type 1’s goals and programs and also how to represent themselves and Team Type 1 in their local diabetes community.
LOOKING FOR MORE?
DID YOU Enjoy this Post?
If you liked reading this, would you please let me know? I would love to hear from you!
If you want more Bible reading plans, devotions, and more, please join my VIP list and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for the latest updates.
PIN FOR LATER
Related Posts
