Lilly Diabetes supports Diabetes Scholars Foundation with $100,000 donation in 2013
In 2012, the Lilly Diabetes scholarships went to support 21 students pursuing higher education as well as 10 families who attended the 2012 Friends for Life conference.
"We are so pleased that Lilly Diabetes continues to support our mission to empower people with type 1 diabetes," said
Supporting people with diabetes and their families through this donation is an example of Lilly Diabetes' commitment to providing personal solutions for everyday life.
"Our company and employees believe that people with diabetes should never stop pursuing their dreams, and we are so proud to have helped the standout students selected by the Foundation in 2012," said
College scholarship award criteria include community involvement, activities, advocacy, and leadership. Applicants must also be incoming freshmen at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2013. Scholarships are not based on financial need; and not solely on academic achievement. Applicants must provide an essay and letters of recommendation from both a physician treating their diabetes and a high school counselor/teacher. This results in scholarships that benefit an impressive group of young students with diabetes.
"The fact that this scholarship exists proves that people really care about diabetes and believe in what people with type 1 can achieve," said Dan, a 2012 recipient of the Lilly Diabetes Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship. "I highly encourage high school seniors who have type 1 diabetes to apply — it really is an honor to receive this award."
Applications, available online at www.diabetesscholars.org, are due
Applications for conference scholarships for families to attend the 2013 children with DIABETES Friends for Life Conference are also available online at www.diabetesscholars.org. Conference scholarship applications are due
For more information about the Foundation and its scholarship program, visit www.diabetesscholars.org. Additional information about Lilly Diabetes' patient support programs can be found at www.lillydiabetes.com.
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Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world's first commercial insulin. Today we work to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes through research and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a continued commitment to providing real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—to make lives better. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com.
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