PROGRAM
Beyond Scholars
The application window for the 2025 Beyond Scholars program is closed. Winners will be announced October 10th.
What is Beyond Scholars?
Beyond Scholars is a scholarship program designed specifically for the diabetes community—because every student with diabetes deserves to pursue the life they want and have the resources to do so. Beyond Scholars has provided students more than $2 million in scholarship money over the past decade as they pursue their educational dreams. This year, the Beyond Scholars program will award:
- Ten, $10,000 need-based scholarships as we celebrate 10 years of Beyond Type 1
- The scholarships will be awarded to incoming college freshman during the 2025-26 academic year
- NEW: Scholarship recipients will receive 6 months of wellness coaching through our partners at Risely Health
Eligibility Requirements
No Student Should Have to Choose Between Health and Education
- Living with Diabetes: The scholarship is open to students living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- Class of 2025: Students must have graduated high school in the Spring of 2025.
- US-based Education: The scholarship is available to students attending a 2-year, 4-year, or technical college located in the US or any US territories during the 2025-2026 academic year.
- US Citizenship: Applicants must be US citizens
- Need-Based: Beyond Type 1 will award scholarships based on financial need.
Lauren B, Class of 2023
Carsyn G, Class of 2022
Fernando O, Class of 2023
Class of 2024
- Alysse U., Grand Valley State University
- Avery C., University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign
- Avery D., University of Arizona
- Caitlin M., Baldwin Wallace University
- Bailey S., Pennsylvania State University
- Erika G., University of Missouri
- Ella M., University of Iowa
- Gavin S., University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
- Hailey J., California Polytech State University, San Luis Obispo
- Jackson W., Millsaps College
- Ines W., New York University
- Isabella S., Arizona State University
- Jackson P., Oberlin College and Conservatory
- Jesse S., Northwestern University
- Josiah K., Western Oregon University
- Kasie H., San Jacinto College South
- Trey S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Lanie S., Wichita State University
- Mia G., Oregon State University
- Nash L., University of North Carolina
- Nick S., Texas Christian University
- Patrick V., Georgia Institute of Technology
- Sabrine D., Saint John’s River State College
- Sarah S., Pennsylvania State University
- Simon Z., Illinois State University
- Stuart L., University of Mississippi
College Resources
Making the transition from high school to college is huge—congratulations! College is awesome, but whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, navigating college life requires a little more preparation, planning and support. Here are some resources to help you thrive in college.
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Scholarships are made possible by individual and corporate donors
If you’d like to support future classes of Beyond Scholars, please consider making a contribution.
Support a StudentProgram sponsors
Beyond Scholars, a Beyond Type 1 program, is supported by the following sponsors:
