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Top 19 Diabetes Scholarships in February 2023
Over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes– that’s 34.2 million people. Diabetics encounter additional challenges in their education, as they must balance them with the task of managing their diabetes. Luckily, there are some diabetes scholarships out there just for students with diabetes to lessen the financial burden of a college education.
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- Top diabetes scholarships
- How to win diabetes scholarships
- Resources for students with diabetes
- Frequently asked questions about going to school with diabetes
- Additional scholarships for students with diabetes
Top 19 Diabetes Scholarships in February 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability
Offered by American Association on Health and Disability
Open to college and graduate students who have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Scholarship for Survivors Program
Offered by Patient Advocate Foundation
Open to survivors of cancer or other chronic illnesses who are pursuing a postsecondary education.
Verplank Foundation Scholarship
Offered by Verplank Foundation
Open to diabetic high school seniors who are part of an organized athletic team.
Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award
Offered by United States Tennis Association
Open to high school & college students who have excelled in academics and tennis and have been affected by diabetes.
Juvenile Diabetes Scholarship
Offered by John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation
Open to New Jersey high school seniors with type 1 diabetes who are seeking higher education.
Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship
Offered by Thomas J. Seefred Trust
Open to Ohio residents ages 18-25 who have diabetes and are pursuing a bachelor's degree.
“Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Open to all postsecondary students, regardless of the type of training/education they are pursuing.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jan 31, 2024$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
“Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Open to current undergraduates at four-year universities in the U.S.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jan 31, 2024DDC College Scholarship
Offered by Delaware Diabetes Coalition
Open to current and incoming college students with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Applicants must be Delaware residents.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Apr 30, 2023Diabetes Scholars
Offered by Beyond Type 1
Open to college-bound high school seniors with Type 1 Diabetes who will be attending a university in the U.S.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Apr 3, 2023Team Type 1 Global Ambassador Scholarship Program
Offered by Team Type 1
Open to athletes with Type-1 Diabetes who attend a NAIA/NCAA school and play a sanctioned sport for their school.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Mar 31, 2023$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Sponsored
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school students.
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.
How to win diabetes scholarships
As with any type of scholarship, writing a strong essay can greatly increase your chances of winning a diabetes scholarship. Essays are a great way to show scholarship committees who you are and what you’re passionate about. Remember that application readers often go through thousands of essays, so it’s important to craft a unique and effective essay.
For tips on how to write an essay that stands out from the crowd, check out the following guides:
- How to write a winning scholarship essay
- How to start a scholarship essay (with examples)
- How to end a scholarship essay
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
- How to write an essay about yourself
- Overview of common scholarship essay prompts
Resources for students with diabetes
Going to college with diabetes can present unique challenges in managing your illness. Although it is certainly doable, it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for new difficulties you may face. The American Diabetes Association has assembled a useful guide to help students with diabetes manage their illness in school.
For a more succinct option, you can consult this guide written by Jose Bernardo Quintos, MD. It covers a wide range of factors to consider, including navigating alcohol with diabetes and making sure to inform your roommates.
Frequently asked questions about diabetes scholarships
How do I qualify for diabetes scholarships?
Students who have been diagnosed with diabetes and have certification from a doctor can qualify for diabetes scholarships. The Diabetes Scholars Application is a great place to start finding matches with diabetes scholarships!
Do I qualify for diabetes scholarships with type 2 diabetes?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you still qualify for diabetes scholarships. Many diabetes scholarships are only for people with type 1 diabetes, but there are some out there that you can look into. If you live in Delaware, for example, you can apply for the Delaware Diabetes Coalition Scholarship.
