Diabetes Impact Scholarship (Bold.org)

Diabetes Impact Scholarship (Bold. org) is sponsored by Bold. org.

Diabetes Impact Scholarship (Bold. org) is a grant from Bold. org that funds students living with diabetes who are pursuing college or graduate education.

The scholarship recognizes the resilience of students managing a chronic illness while achieving academic success.

Diabetes Impact Scholarship | Bold. org For Donors For Applicants Diabetes Impact Scholarship Undergraduate or graduate student Medical, research and development, business, etc. Interest in helping people with diabetes or other autoimmune conditions.

Must currently have some form of diabetes (Type 1 or 2, MODY, LADA, 3C, Gestational, Neonatal, etc.) Undergraduate or graduate student Medical, research and development, business, etc. Interest in helping people with diabetes or other autoimmune conditions. Must currently have some form of diabetes (Type 1 or 2, MODY, LADA, 3C, Gestational, Neonatal, etc.) Out of the approximately 2.

3 million freshmen entering college each year, about 7,700 of them have Type 1 diabetes, meaning it affects approximately 1 in every 300 college students. The implications of a diabetes diagnosis include the constant monitoring of blood sugars, routine doctor’s appointments, and a constant cycle of managing highs and lows.

While there has been enormous progress in diabetic management over the last 100 years, diabetics around the world still struggle to get the care they need. That’s why representation matters. When people with diabetes go into the workforce, they are able to give back to others in the same situation by using empathy and understanding that others may not have.

This scholarship will support a student with some form of diabetes who wants to help others with diabetes after they graduate.

This could include, but is not limited to, students who aspire to be… A medical professional that provides their patients with an empathetic and nuanced understanding of managing a chronic illness A scientist studying potential treatments for diabetics An inventor interested in developing new or improving existing medical devices An entrepreneur whose business ventures would benefit the specific needs of diabetics A passionate lobbyist that advocates for medical care reform and the reduction in insulin costs Undergraduate and graduate students with diabetes are encouraged to apply.

To apply, write about what you plan to do in your chosen field to help others that have chronic autoimmune conditions. Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold. org Profile Please tell us about what you plan to do in your chosen field to help others that have chronic autoimmune conditions.

Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students Scholarships for Nursing Students Graduate School Scholarships Medical School Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships Scholarships for College Students Need-Based Scholarships Essay Scholarships Business Scholarships Diabetes Scholarships Science Scholarships Healthcare Scholarships Medical Assistant Scholarships View all The University of Texas at San Antonio Mississippi State University University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Central Michigan University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Yeshiva University New York, NY Mississippi State University Biloxi, MS I chose to study Biomedical Engineering at Mississippi State University because I want to pursue my dreams of helping others through the medical field.

Since I was young, I set my future aspirations on a career that could help my community. Once I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, these future aspirations only became stronger. After my freshman year of college, I applied for a job at CAMP ASCCA (a camp for children and adults with disabilities).

From this job, I was able to get some experience with working with others who had diabetes as well as other disabilities. Not only was working as a counselor an eye-opening experience, but it also gave me a glimpse on how I could apply working with these campers to a future in medicine. When the summer ended, I decided that I wanted to be involved more in the Mississippi State University community.

I searched through all the student organizations to find one that can help others with diabetes, but no organization existed. At the beginning of my sophomore year at Mississippi State University, I founded the ‘Diabetes Care Association’. This student organization has a three-fold purpose.

The first purpose is the spread Diabetes awareness to students at Mississippi State University. The second purpose is to help raise money for families who are struggling to afford diabetic necessities. Lastly, the third purpose is to help raise money for research programs that are working to find a cure for diabetes.

Since November is ‘National Diabetes Awareness Month,’ my organization and I thought that it would be very fitting for an awareness event on the Mississippi State University campus. In November, my organization and I set up a tent on campus with facts about diabetes that people may not know. We also laid out a huge banner for people to sign and be involved in spreading Diabetes Awareness.

Pictures of the event are on the organization’s website: https://www. diabetescaremsu. com/ .

Thanks to the help for the community surrounding me, the Diabetes Care Association has 79 current members and hopes to grow more every year. I believe that each year my love for medicine grows as I continue my education as a Biomedical Engineer at Mississippi State University. Although I am leaning towards Cardiovascular surgery, I have not fully made up my mind on which medical practice I will make my career.

New advancements in technology with prosthetics and chronic autoimmune conditions pull me towards an engineering medical career. However, ground-breaking surgeries and medical procedures pull me towards a more hands-on medical career. Whatever I decide in the future, I am certain that I will fulfill my purpose of helping others.

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Where scholarships are awarded Every scholarship is funded by donors and managed directly on Bold. org. Scholarship dollars are disbursed through Bold.

org to help students pay for school. When is the scholarship application deadline? The application deadline is Oct 23, 2026.

Winners will be announced on Nov 24, 2026. How will scholarship application information be used? What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown. When will the scholarship winner be chosen?

How will they be notified? The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 24, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application.

We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application. How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified? Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions? If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold. org platform, just email contact@bold.

org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can. Does the scholarship have terms and conditions? Yes.

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