The Diabetes Scholars Foundation is an organization that gives college scholarships to students who have Type 1 diabetes. To be eligible for the scholarships, you must live in the United States and be a freshman ready to enter an accredited four-year university, college, technical or trade school. It is recommended the student is also active in the diabetes community, has a great academic status, and is involved in extracurricular activities. To apply, you must fill out the application, include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and write an essay. All should be sent via mail no later than May 15 of that year and the chosen students will be called by June 1. The foundation has given about $300,000 in college funds to students since 2008, in amounts of $5000.
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The Cancer Survivor's Fund offers college scholarships to young cancer survivors. The organization hopes to give young adults a chance to continue their education. The selection committee chooses the students by looking at their financial situation, emotional state, personal hardships and academic status. To qualify you must be a cancer survivor, accepted or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate school, and agree to sign up for volunteer work for the cancer community. Requirements for the scholarship are to fill out the application, include the acceptance letter from the chosen school, a letter from your doctor about your medical situation, and an essay with a minimum of 500 words.
Education Advantage is a scholarship program supported by the healthcare corporation Baxter to help people with hemophilia A. It offers aid and college scholarships as well as career planning and community resources. If you have passed the GED, the program can help you receive a $150 reimbursement within six months of passing the tests. All you would need is to register with the program, include a copy of your GED, fill out the application and submit it to Scholarship America. You will also need to have a Verification of Diagnosis form from your doctor. To obtain funds toward a bachelor's degree, you can receive up to $15,000 per year; or through a merit scholarship, can get up $1,000. To apply you will need official transcripts, a medical verification form, application form and essay. In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program, be a high school graduate or have a GED, have a GPA no less than 2.0, have two letters of recommendation, and cannot be convicted of a felony. The website also lists additional programs and scholarships for people living with hemophilia.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America offers a number of scholarships each year through their Project Learn MS program to high school and college students. Two $5,000 awards and six $1,000 awards are given to those studying any field at an accredited college. The chosen applicants are picked by the winning essays that address topics on MS and how it affects families and the community. Deadlines are June 5. To apply you must send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the association between October 1 and May 22, as well as an application, essay, and any sponsorship funds you received from friends and family. Students do not have to have MS to apply.