Children with Diabetes is an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes. 

Children with Diabetes focuses on care today, so we are ready for a cure tomorrow. As an advocate and global resource, we provide support, education and inspiration to empower families and all people living with diabetes to enjoy healthy, enriched lives.

For questions about our Friends for Life scholarship program, please email scholarships@childrenwithdiabetes.com.

For questions about volunteer applications or any other submission through this platform, please email applications@childrenwithdiabetes.com.

Friends for Life Arlington
March 7-9, 2025

  Use this application to apply for a Scholarship for Friends for Life in Arlington 2025. For this application, at least one attendee in your party should have type 1 diabetes, and you should live within driving distance of the venue.

  This Friends for Life Arlington 2025 Scholarship can include:

  • One hotel room at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park (accommodating up to four people in the room) for two (2) nights (arrive Friday, depart Sunday), and
  • Conference registration for up to four (4) people. 

Transportation expenses, including any parking expenses, are not included. Costs for additional people and other expenses are the responsibility of the recipient.

Recipients are responsible for all meals on Friday and Saturday dinner.

Recipients must be willing and able to provide a personal payment method at check-in for any incidental charges. The hotel may put a hold on this card that will drop off after check-out. Please prepare accordingly.


Financial Need
Financial need is a component of prioritizing this support, so you are permitted to submit financial information demonstrating the need. Our scholarship program is designed for individuals and families who would otherwise be unable to attend FFL without our support. Please note that if you have already paid and registered for the conference, you will automatically be declined a scholarship. 


Before You Begin
 Before you begin your application, please gather the following items. You may need all of these to complete your application.

  • Digital copy of your 2023 Federal Tax Return (most commonly Form 1040) (Optional)
  • Digital copy of your most recent W2 (one for each working parent or adult) (Optional) 

This scholarship is available to US citizens and legal residents only.


 

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