Team Type 1 Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Team Type 1
Overview Team Type 1 awards college scholarships—up to $10,000—to support talented student-athletes living with type 1 diabetes. These funds are intended to help defray diabetes-related expenses so recipients can prioritize their health and higher education. Purpose Scholarships honor individuals who successfully juggle academic and athletic responsibilities, exemplify healthy diabetes management through active living, and are committed to motivating others by engaging with the diabetes community. Eligibility and requirements Scholarships are renewable for up to four years as long as recipients continue to meet the following criteria: - Live with type 1 diabetes. - Be enrolled at an accredited NAIA or NCAA institution and compete in an officially sanctioned sport for that school. - Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. - Intend to use their athletic platform to inspire people with diabetes. - Agree to participate in an online Team Type 1 Global Ambassador Training to learn about TT1’s mission, programs, and how to represent both themselves and Team Type 1 in their local diabetes community. Application timeline - February–March: Application window open for submissions. - April–May: Volunteer review committee (unbiased) evaluates applications. - June: Applicants are notified of award decisions. - July: Team Type 1 Global Ambassador online training is held. - August–May: Selected Global Ambassadors demonstrate what’s possible with diabetes in both sport and everyday life.
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