2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
FOR FRIENDS FOR LIFE CONFERENCE
Elbowbumpkid Inc seeks to award one $1,000.00 Disney gift card each to two T1D families to be used towards hotel room expenses for Friends For Life conference in July 2026. Families applying must have a residence address and live in Connecticut with at least one family member living in their household with Type 1 Diabetes.
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Application deadline is March 12, 2026.
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All applicants must attend March 21, 2026 fundraiser, create a birthday or giving Tuesday Facebook fundraiser, share social page promotion with community when needed through 2026 and stay connected. By participating, you allow Elbowbumpkid Inc to use pictures of your family for future initiatives.
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Application can be downloaded here or by clicking the image to the left.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
2026 College Scholarship Information
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Elbowbumpkid Inc plans to award two $1,500 scholarships in 2026 for college and continuing education, including trade schools, to students living with Type 1 Diabetes residing in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island. Students living with T1D and looking to continue their education including graduating high school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply.
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Please include the following along with the application:
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Proof of residency.
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Acceptable forms include a Student Identification card, Drivers License, State Identification document or library card.​
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Two letters of reccommendation.
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Send completed applications, along with the required materials to scholarship@elbowbumpkidinc.org by May 1, 2026.
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2025 College Scholarship Recipients
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Ivy McNiel is our CT scholarship winner and was diagnosed with T1D in 2013. Ivy will be a sophomore at Simmons University in the fall, continuing her studies for her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Ivy's essay was powerful, she's very family focused and looking forward to spending the summer with them. Ivy volunteers and has made many friends and connections in the local and T1D community. Congratulations, Ivy!
Hannah Guevremont is our first ever Rhode Island scholarship recipient. She was diagnosed with T1D in 2017 and will be a freshman at Rhode Island College studying nursing. Hannah is incredibly active, both in the local community and T1D community. Hannah truly defines thriving despite the diagnosis. "The journey has taught me that my voice matters and that I have the power to make a difference, not only in my own life but in the lives of others living with T1D. But most importantly, my T1D has brought me so many connections." Congratulations, Hannah!
2024 College Scholarship Recipients
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In 2024, $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Ivy McNiel and Kaitlin Tassmer - Connecticut residents whose applications clearly demonstrated their commitment to the community.
Ivy was diagnosed at age 7 and Kaitln was diagnosed at age 9 so both remember life before T1D, and had to adapt quickly to make sure they didn't miss a thing! Both women have very supportive networks at school and in sports that are very knowledgeable about T1D. Both students are patients at Connecticut Children's and appreciate the consultative relationships they have with their providers who helped them thrive despite the diagnosis.
We hope Ivy and Kaitlin have an amazing academic year and T1D stays on the sidelines.
PAST SCHOLARSHIPS
Friends For Life 2024
Elbowbumpkid Inc awarded 3 scholarships to attend the diabetes education event, Friends For Life in Orlando, Florida. The families learned from leaders in the diabetes community how to thrive despite the disease and made valuable connections to build their support community. Both T1D children & siblings had opportunities to connect with others in their peer group through the valuable children's programming.
Diabetes Scholars Beyond Type 1 Scholarship - 2022
​Elbowbumpkid Inc awarded Ethan Rosenthal, a local 2022 high school graduate, with a scholarship through Diabetes Scholars, a program of nonprofit organization Beyond Type 1. Ethan has type 1 diabetes, but has thrived despite the challenges of this chronic illness. Ethan is pursuing a career in nursing. Ethan used the scholarship to continue his education at Florida State University.
Friends For Life 2021
Elbowbumpkid Inc awarded our first scholarship to attend the diabetes education event, Friends For Life in Orlando, Florida. Anna's family learned from leaders in the diabetes community how to thrive despite the disease and her child made valuable connections to build their long term support community.
Friends For Life 2023
Elbowbumpkid Inc awarded 3 scholarships to attend the diabetes education event, Friends For Life in Orlando, Florida. The families learned from leaders in the diabetes community how to thrive despite the disease and made valuable connections to build their support community. Both T1D children & siblings had opportunities to connect with others in their peer group through the valuable children's programming.
Friends For Life 2022
Elbowbumpkid Inc awarded 4 scholarships to attend the diabetes education event, Friends For Life in Orlando, Florida. The families learned from leaders in the diabetes community how to thrive despite the disease, their children met other kids "just like them" and all made valuable connections to strengthen their support community.
