Type 1 diabetics can find a variety of scholarships.
Finding money for college can be stressful for parents and students. Luckily, there are scholarships for every type of student. Scholarships for students with diabetes are limited; however, they are available. These scholarships are usually offered through non-profit organizations or through a specific university. Regardless of what type of scholarship you choose, it is important to apply early.
Diabetes Scholars Foundation
This is a scholarship for high school seniors with type 1 diabetes who are planning on attending an accredited 4-year university, college or trade school. The scholarship amount is $5,000. The deadline for the 2010 to 2011 school year is May 15.
Diabetes Scholars Foundation
928 W. Hidden Hill Lane
Palatine, IL 60067
http://www.diabetesscholars.org/college.html
Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded annually to one high school student in the Austin, TX area who has juvenile diabetes, has financial need and has been accepted into college.
Austin Community Foundation
P. O. Box 5159
Austin, TX 78763
512-472-4483
info@austincommunityfoundation.org
http://aimeemelissadavis.com/
Julie Sargent Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduates at Arizona State University with juvenile diabetes.
Disability Resource Center
Matthews Center
P.O. Box 873202
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
(480) 965-1234
Disability-Q@asu.edu
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships.htm
Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards
This scholarship provides two students with a one-time $5,000 award. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 21 and play tennis competitively or on their school teams.
Diane Stone
Billie Jean King WTT Charities, Inc
dstone@wtt.com
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/kids/d_02_401.htm
Diabetes Hope Foundation
This scholarship is available to students with diabetes residing in Ontario, Canada. The award amount is $2,500.
Diabetes Hope Foundation
6150 Dixie Road Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L5T 2E2
http://www.diabeteshopefoundation.com/default.aspx
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