JDRF Rising Star Scholarship

Beyond Type 1

Not Open Yet

About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/1/2025

Closes: 4/3/2025

JDRF Rising Star Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have diabetes.

Win up to

$2,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have Type 1 diabetes and plan to attend an accredited 4-year university, college, or trade/technical school in any state.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the diabetes community, academic accomplishment, participation in community and/or extracurricular activities, and successful management of the challenges of living with diabetes.

Financial need is not considered in the selection process.

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.