Scholarship Program

IBD Connect Scholarship Program

💡 Empowering Studentsto Pursue Their Dreams
The IBD Connect Scholarship Program provides financial support tostudents impacted by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), helping them achievetheir educational goals while navigating the challenges of living with Crohn’sdisease or ulcerative colitis.

Scholarship Details

🎓 Award Amount:Two scholarships, each valued at $1,000, are available for the 2025-2026academic year.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:
✅Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
✅Have a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
✅Be enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or trade/vocational school for the2025-2026 academic year
✅Have participated in at least one IBD Connect support group in 2024 or2025

Application Requirements

Applicants need to submit:

• A completed scholarship application form
• An essay responding to the prompt: Describe one positive impact that     living with IBD has had on your life
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate)
• Proof of enrollment in a college, university, or trade/vocational school
• Medical documentation confirming IBD diagnosis

How to Apply

1. Download the application forms
2. Complete all required sections and gather supporting documents.
3. Submit your application via email to lisafournier@ibdconnectinc.orgor upload it to our website by May 31st, 2025.4. Wait for the reviewprocess—recipients will be notified by June 30th, 2025.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by the IBD Connect Board ofDirectors, with winners selected based on eligibility and essay quality.

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Download the 2025 Scholarship Program Information and Instructions Here

Download the Scholarship Application Here

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