June 1, 2027

Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Demographics
Diabetes
Location
Ohio
Education level
Undergraduate
Financial
Financial need
Age
Age 18-25

About this scholarship

Ohio residents ages 18 to 25 who have been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and are already enrolled in a bachelor's degree program may apply. Current high school students are ineligible. Preference goes to residents of Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana counties.

The Thomas J. Seefred Trust awards scholarships of up to $3,000 based on academic promise, personal statement, recommendation, and financial need.

Mail a notarized application postmarked by June 1 with a college transcript, physician statement, non-relative recommendation, 500-word essay on how diabetes has affected you, and income tax documentation.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed notarized application form.
  • College transcript.
  • Physician statement documenting diabetes diagnosis and treatment.
  • Non-relative recommendation.
  • Personal essay of 500 words or less on diabetes's impact and scholarship consideration.
  • Income tax documentation for parents and student (top two pages only).
  • All materials submitted in triplicate.
  • Completed notarized application form
  • Official college/university transcript showing enrollment
  • Physician's statement on letterhead documenting diabetes diagnosis and treatment
  • Letter of recommendation from a non-relative
  • Current income tax statements (parents and student, top two pages only)
  • All materials submitted in triplicate
  • Postmark deadline: June 1
  • Awards are evaluated on academic promise, personal statement, recommendation, and financial need.