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Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award

Applicable For:

High School & College Students

Max Award Amount:

$10,000

Application Deadline:

01/05/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award is an annual scholarship awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with type 1 diabetes who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and advocacy for diabetes awareness. The award is named after Charles H. Best and Sir Frederick Banting’s research assistant, John Donnelly, who had type 1 diabetes.

The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and other education-related expenses. In addition to the financial award, recipients are also invited to attend a leadership conference and have the opportunity to network with other scholarship recipients and leaders in the diabetes community.

The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award is a prestigious scholarship that recognizes the achievements of students with type 1 diabetes and supports them in pursuing their educational goals.

Eligibility Criteria For Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award

To be eligible for the Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with type 1 diabetes.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Demonstrate financial need and should submit an application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.

The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 and can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided that the recipient maintains a minimum GPA and remains enrolled in a qualifying program of study.

The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award is a competitive scholarship, and applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal statement. The scholarship application deadline is typically in the spring, and the winners are announced in the summer.

In addition to the scholarship, the Diabetes Scholars Foundation provides support services to scholarship recipients, including mentoring, advising, and professional development opportunities.

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