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.

• Top Diabetes Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Diabetes Scholarships

Check out this list of the top diabetes scholarships and help offset the cost of earning your degree!

Top Diabetes Scholarships in 2021

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award

• Eligibility: Students between the ages of 16 and 21 who have diabetes and play tennis competitively in tournaments, high school, or college. Must demonstrate financial need
• Amount: $4,000 to $8,000
• Deadline: April 1, 2021

Family of Bradley Gendron Scholarship

• Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who are residents of Colorado and have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

The McCarter Family Scholarship

• Eligibility: Women who are US Citizens, seniors in high school, and have Type 1 diabetes and are majoring in business 
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

Diabetes Scholars Application

• Eligibility: US Citizen high school seniors with Type 1 diabetes. Filling out this application allows you to be matched with a wide variety of funds for students with diabetes, including the two listed above
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

Verplank Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors with a childhood Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who participate on a sports team
• Amount: Up to $10,000, renewable
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

Delaware Diabetes Coalition Scholarship

• Eligibility: Delaware high school students with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship

• Eligibility: Ohio residents ages 18-25 who have been diagnosed with Juvenile diabetes and are currently enrolled full-time on course to receive a 4-year bachelor’s degree
• Amount: Up to $3,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors in New Jersey with Type 1 diabetes who have shown exemplary academic performance and certification from their doctor that they are managing their diabetes
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: May 14, 2021

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors in the US or Canada who have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability, who are enrolling in a 4-year college or university
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: May 31, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

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!

Summary of Scholarships

1. Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award
2. Family of Bradley Gendron Scholarship
3. The McCarter Family Scholarship
4. Diabetes Scholars Application
5. Verplank Foundation Scholarship
6. Delaware Diabetes Coalition Scholarship
7. Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship
8. John E. Kostic Memorial Foundation Scholarship
9. Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship