AbbVie IBD Scholarship
Who can apply: Students diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
Amount and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.
Who can apply
Worth knowing
Explicitly open to students 'enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from' a Canadian university, college or trade school, so a Grade 12 student who has applied but not yet heard back can still enter. Fifteen awards of $5,000, one-time rather than renewable. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a diagnosis of Crohn's or colitis, and there is no age limit. The package is heavier than most: an online application, a proof-of-diagnosis form signed by your healthcare provider, a consent form, TWO recommendation letters and a 500-word essay on wellness, academic goals and community involvement. Judged by a committee of gastroenterologists, community partners and patient representatives. The 2026 deadline was June 15 at 11:59 p.m. local time; a widely syndicated press release said June 1, but Crohn's and Colitis Canada's own page says June 15. Verified against crohnsandcolitis.ca on 2026-09-08.
About this scholarship
Fifteen one-time awards of $5,000 from Crohn's and Colitis Canada and AbbVie for Canadian students living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.