I'm a diabetic student starting to look into college options. I've heard there might be scholarships for students with diabetes. Does anyone know where I can find more info on these opportunities?
Hello there! You're right, there are indeed scholarships out there specifically designed for students dealing with diabetes. I can offer a few examples to get your search started:
1. The Diabetes Scholars Foundation: This organization offers a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen with Type 1 diabetes.
2. The Team Type 1 Foundation: This foundation awards scholarships to academically talented athletes with Type 1 diabetes who compete in a NCAA or NAIA sport at a 4-year institution.
3. The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute (NDORI): They have a student scholarship available for Mississippi residents.
These are just a few examples, but there are likely more out there. I recommend starting with these organizations and exploring their respective applications processes and deadlines. It would also be worth your time to connect with your high school guidance counselor and browse scholarship databases like Fastweb and Appily, as they often feature scholarship opportunities for students with specific medical conditions, including diabetes.
Keep in mind, you're also eligible for all the same scholarships as students without diabetes. So don't limit yourself to just these – there are numerous scholarships based on other criteria like academic merit, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and more. Good luck with your scholarship search! It's great that you're getting a head start on this.
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