I have Type 1 diabetes and I'm in high school. Are there specific college scholarships and grants available for students like me? Any advice on where to find them would be super helpful.
Absolutely, there are several scholarships designed specifically for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Here are a few to start researching:
1. Diabetes Scholars Program by the Beyond Type 1 organization: This program recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetes community, have high academic performance, and take part in extracurricular activities.
2. Team Type 1 Foundation Scholarship: This foundation provides scholarships for athletes with type 1 diabetes who actively advocate, educate, manage and live out a healthy lifestyle.
3. Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards: These awards financially support students who have type 1 diabetes and play tennis at a competitive level.
4. The JDRF Scholarship: This is another wonderful resource offered by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Moreover, always check with the colleges to which you're applying directly. Some institutions might have their own specific scholarships for students with type 1 diabetes.
To find these scholarships, I recommend conducting a targeted search on Appily, Google, and other scholarship databases. Use keywords such as "scholarship for type 1 diabetics" to generate results. Start early, as some scholarship deadlines may arrive before college application deadlines.
Remember to take your time with applications, many of these scholarships require essays or detailed applications - they want to award these funds to dedicated students, so ensure your dedication comes across in your application. Best of luck with your college and scholarship applications!
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