Delaware Diabetes Coalition

Scholarship Overview: High school senior seeking higher education from an accredited college or university, or a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Deadline Date: April 30, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The Delaware Diabetes Coalition has established a scholarship to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are planning to attend further education in an accredited higher education institution or students currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Delaware resident.
  • High school senior seeking higher education from an accredited college or university or a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.
  • GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Able to make an appearance or submit a video to be played at the annual Delaware Diabetes Wellness Expo held in November, to be recognized as the scholarship recipient.

500-word essay entitled: “How diabetes has impacted my life choices.”

Two letters of support/recommendation, not from family members.

Transcript required.

The scholarship will be payable to the institution. One-time recipient only

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript

Essay Details:

500-word essay entitled: “How diabetes has impacted my life choices.”

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

Notification of award – No later than July 30, 2025
The scholarship will be payable to the institution.

Website/URL: https://www.dediabetescoalition.org/resources/scholarships/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Sara Bluhm
Contact Email: director@dediabetescoalition.org
Contact Phone Number: 3025196767
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Email all files to: director@dediabetescoalition.org

Additional Scholarship Information:

Application link: https://www.dediabetescoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Delaware-Diabetes-Coalition-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf

Filters:

Eligibility: Disability or Health Condition, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student