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Diabetes College Scholarship Applications Now Online

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If you are a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes who is looking to attend an accredited four-year university, college, or technical or trade school this fall, then you may be interested in applying for one of the college scholarships being offered by the Diabetes Scholars Foundation.

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The Diabetes Scholars Foundation is a tax-exempt organization committed to supporting educational activities for and about children with diabetes. The Foundation has provided more than 250 scholarships for children and their families to attend the annual Children With Diabetes “Friends for Life Conference” and has also funded over $500,000 worth of college scholarships for children with Type 1 diabetes.

Approximately 45 scholarships between $1,000 and $5,000 are being offered to students based on a variety of qualifications, including pursing certain majors or living in certain states.

Complete information about the scholarships, including full eligibility requirements and details on the application and selection process, can be found on the Diabetes Scholars Foundation Web site. Application packages must be received by May 15, 2013 and should be sent to the following address:

Diabetes Scholars Foundation
2118 Plum Grove Road
#356
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

This blog entry was written by Web Editor Diane Fennell.

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