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Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program
Scholarship for youth with type 1 diabetes
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 5, 2026
- Closing date : March 2, 2026
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program offers a $3,000 scholarship to support youth with type 1 diabetes entering post-secondary education. It funds students who show academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and strong diabetes management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 5, 2026
- Closing date : March 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Official secondary school transcript
- Photo identification
- Reference contacts and reference forms
- Supporting documents for scholarship disbursement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High school and CEGEP students
- Youth with type 1 diabetes
- Students entering post-secondary education
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not in their final year of secondary school or CEGEP
- Applicants who do not have type 1 diabetes care history
- Applicants who do not live in Canada
- Applicants without a valid SIN number
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for completeness and required attachments.
- Incomplete files may be followed up by email before the application is closed.
- Complete applications are blinded and reviewed by the Scholarship Advisory Committee.
- Award decisions are final and notifications are sent by email in late April.
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked to submit a personal statement if they have extenuating circumstances.
- Recipients are expected to provide proof of enrollment before scholarship disbursement.
- The scholarship includes a peer mentor through the HOPE Connects Peer Support Program.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program?
This program offers a $3,000 scholarship to support youth with type 1 diabetes entering post-secondary education. It funds students who show academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and strong diabetes management.
How much funding can be received?
Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 2, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program program?
To be eligible for the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program program, you must:
Final-year secondary or CEGEP student
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Type 1 diabetes care for 1 year
Who can I contact for more information about the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program?
You can contact Diabetes Hope Foundation (DHF) by email at info@diabeteshopefoundation.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program available?
The Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Diabetes Hope Scholarship Program is a Grant and Funding