AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program

Did you know?   Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are most frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30, with the typical onset being in the early 20s. A recent study found that 69% of people who had Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis when they were young were delayed in completing their post-secondary education. The AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program awards students living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing them to excel and inspire others to do the same. Supported by an educational grant from AbbVie, Crohn's and Colitis Canada will extend ten (10) one-time scholarships of up to $5,000 to students living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis who are entering into or are currently attending a post-secondary educational institution for the Fall semester of 2015. The AbbVie IBD Scholarship is a competitive bursary. The scholarship eligibility requirements are as follows: Diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; Seeking an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university; college; or enrolled in a trade school educational diploma; and Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based post-secondary educational institution for the Fall semester of 2015. For more information and to download the application visit: www.ibdscholarship.ca.      Application deadline is 5 pm EST on June 1st, 2015.