Crohn’s and Colitis Canada AbbVie IBD Scholarship 2025 for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply and must be:

• A citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by a health care professional
• Seeking a diploma, associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university, college or trade school
• Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based post-secondary educational institution for the upcoming fall semester
• A student who demonstrates academic aspiration and strives to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing them to excel to reach their goals and inspire others to do the same.

Offered Benefits

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will award fifteen (15) aspiring students a one-time $5,000 CAD scholarship to support their education at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the upcoming fall semester

Application Process

• A completed AbbVie IBD Scholarship online application
• A completed and signed  Proof of Diagnosis Form  from your treating health care professional 
• A signed and dated  Applicant Consent Form 
• Two (2) letters of personal recommendation from a teacher, guidance counsellor, school official, coach, mentor, health care provider, professional colleague or employer
• A one (1) page (500 word max.) essay outlining how you demonstrate your academic aspiration and strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing you to excel to reach your personal and academic goals and inspiring others to do the same.

Questions to address in your essay:

• Why do you strive for academic success?
• How do you strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness?
• What are our personal and academic goals?
• How do you inspire others through community and school involvement?
• How would you benefit from the scholarship financially and psychologically?

For more details, visit C rohn’s and Colitis Canada AbbVie IBD Scholarship webpage