Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program is available to young adults living in the Province of Ontario, Canada who are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes. This program supports post-secondary academic endeavours and recognizes the personal triumphs of exemplary young adults who demonstrate active involvement in community and/or sports activities while engaging in healthy self-management of their diabetes.
Eligibility
- Who are residents of Ontario, Canada
- Who are in their final year of high school and entering an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall of 2019.
- Who are registered with a pediatric diabetes program/healthcare provider and is in their transition year to adult diabetes care.
- Who have received care for Type 1 Diabetes or Insulin Dependent Type 2 Diabetes by a Pediatric Health Care team for a minimum of 1 year preceding this application
- Who have demonstrated competence in self-management by:
a) Regular diabetic health care follow-ups (a minimum of three visits in the past 12 months if newly diagnosed; minimum of 6 visits in the past 24 months for all others); and
b) Obtaining an endorsement letter from a member of their Paediatric Health Care team confirming their attendance and successful self-management
Must be residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New Found Land
Benefits
Students will receive a $2,500 bursary.
Application
Apply online through the website.