IBD Connect awards two $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are U.S. citizens or legal residents enrolling in a U.S. college, university, or trade/vocational school. Eligibility is limited to seniors for 2026-27 after high application volume in prior years, and applicants must be an active member of one of IBD Connect's support groups or a volunteer for the organization. The 2026-27 program opens March 1; no closing date has been published yet.
Eligibility
DemographicsMust be a graduating high school senior diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and an active member of an IBD Connect support group or a volunteer for the organization; U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Applying
$1,000 each; two scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.