Team Type 1 Global Ambassador Scholarship Program

Direct application

Up to $10,000

Eligibility

Demographics
Diabetes
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Student-athletes living with type 1 diabetes who are enrolled at an accredited NCAA or NAIA college or university, compete in a school-sanctioned sport, and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA may apply. Applicants should show a commitment to using sport to inspire others with diabetes.

Awards are up to $10,000 and renewable for up to four years. Recipients join the Team Type 1 Global Ambassador Program.

Apply with proof of enrollment and documentation of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and attend online Global Ambassador training if selected.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Proof of enrollment
  • Documentation of type 1 diabetes diagnosis
  • Photo
  • Two written sport-related references
  • Essays addressing athletic goals, academic goals, community service, scholarship benefit, candidacy, and type 1 diabetes experience
  • Latest HbA1c result with units
  • Information on other financial support and household gross annual income
  • Eligibility: applicant has type 1 diabetes, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or better, attends/will attend an accredited NCAA/NAIA institution and competes in an NCAA/NAIA sanctioned sport
  • Submit a photo
  • Submit two written references relating to your sport (e.g., from a coach, manager or professor)
  • Application, photo, and references e-mailed by PDF attachment to scholarship@teamtype1.org
  • Submission deadline March 31st (applications accepted starting January 1st; winners announced in June)
  • Report latest HbA1c (with units), other financial support received, and household gross annual income
  • Applicants should demonstrate commitment to using sport to inspire others with diabetes.
  • Selected recipients must attend online Global Ambassador training.
  • Renewal is available for up to four years.