Living with diabetes has shaped a lot of my high school experience. I'm curious if there are scholarships for students with diabetes and how I could find them. Any advice on where to start my search?
Indeed, there are several scholarships specifically designed to support students with diabetes. For example, the Diabetes Scholars Foundation offers scholarships to students headed to college who've shown leadership in the diabetes community. Another scholarship is the Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards, which are designated for students who have Type 1 diabetes and are actively involved in the diabetes community.
To find more scholarships like these, you'd want to use scholarship search platforms like FastWeb, Scholarship.com, or even Appily. They allow you to filter scholarships by specific criteria, including health conditions like diabetes. You might also want to check the website of the American Diabetes Association and other similar organizations, as they often have resources and sometimes even scholarships.
Remember to pay attention to the application requirements and deadlines. The scholarships usually require some documentation proving your condition, a recommendation letter, and sometimes a personal essay related to your experience with diabetes. So start early to give yourself plenty of time to gather all the necessary materials. Good luck in your search!
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