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Adult Conference Scholarships

Diabetes Scholars Foundation

The foundation provides need-based scholarships for families and adults to attend Children with Diabetes conferences. The conferences are an opportunity for individuals, impacted by diabetes, to increase their overall knowledge of diabetes management, receive up-to-date research information and build a lifelong diabetes network. Families have the opportunity to learn from the worlds leading scientists and clinicians, to meet with hundreds of other families, and to learn and share experiences.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    For families with at least one adult
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Adults from the United States.
  • Disability:
    Type 1 diabetes
  • Miscellaneous:
    Each family must have at least one adult with Type 1 diabetes
  • Other Benefits:
    Each scholarship will cover the following expenses (for a family of up to 4 people):Conference registration, which includes all sessions and session materials for adults and childrenChildcare for children age 5 and underWednesday Grand Opening Reception (6:00 pm)Wednesday First Timers Reception (late afternoon)Thursday breakfast, lunch and snack breaksThursday Family and Friends BanquetFriday lunch and snack breaksFriday Off Site Day for teensSaturday eventsSunday Farewell BreakfastVarious receptions/socials (Teen Dance, Tween Social, Dessert with the Faculty)One t-shirt per registered person

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Applications will be evaluated based on:Interest in better caring for your diabetesEnthusiasm for sharing their diabetes knowledge with others in their communityTrack record of involvement in diabetes education outreach
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    1. Describe your biggest challenge in caring for yourself with diabetes2. Describe your past community involvement with diabetes awareness, education, or outreach3. State your expectations, purpose, and goals in attending the conference, including any plans to share your educational experience within your community.4. Please provide a brief statement of financial need
  • Other Materials:
    Attach a copy of your 2015 Federal Tax 1040 (Individual Income Tax Return), copy of W-2, as well as your last two pay stubs (two for each parent if you both work)

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