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AbbVie EBD Scholarship Program

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada launch the annual scholarship

Award at a glance

Value

Dollar value

$5000

Deadline

Type

External funding

Eligibility

All students

Donor

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

Number of Awards

15

Award description

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program supports students in achieving their academic goals while they make a lasting and meaningful difference in their communities.

Criteria

Criteria

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program supports students in achieving their academic goals while they make a lasting and meaningful difference in their communities.

 

Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply and must be:

  • A citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by a health care professional
  • Seeking a diploma, associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university, college or trade school
  • Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based post-secondary educational institution for the 2022 fall semester
  • A student who demonstrates academic aspiration and strives to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing them to excel to reach their goals and inspire others to do the same.

Application process

Selection process

All applicants must submit scanned originals of the following information via online by June 1, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT

  1. A completed 2022 AbbVie IBD Scholarship application
  2. A completed and signed Proof of Diagnosis Form from your treating health care professional 
  3. A signed and dated Applicant Consent Form 
  4. Two (2) letters of personal recommendation from a teacher, guidance counsellor, school official, coach, mentor, health care provider, professional colleague or employer
  5. A one (1) page (500 word max.) essay outlining how you demonstrate your academic aspiration and strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing you to excel to reach your personal and academic goals and inspiring others to do the same.
    Questions to address in your essay:
    • Why do you strive for academic success?
    • How do you strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness?
    • What are our personal and academic goals?
    • How you inspire others through community and school involvement?
    • How you would benefit from the scholarship financially and psychologically?

Thank you to our donor

Thanks Donor

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

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Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

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