Financial Assistance

PADRE Foundation College Scholarship Program

The Pediatrics-Adolescent Diabetes Research and Education (PADRE) Foundation Scholarship Program is available to High School Seniors or Incoming Freshmen seeking higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical, or trade school. This scholarship recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetes community, who have high academic performance, who participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities, and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with Type 1 diabetes.

 The PADRE Foundation Scholarship Program is not based on financial need.

APPLICATIONS Will open in February 2, 2026!

Forms will be available on this page on the given date above.

Apply by completing the application and emailing it to info@padrefoundation.org with the

subject line “Scholarship Program” or return by the asking date (TBD) with the required information to: 

PADRE Foundation, Attn: Scholarship Program, 1201 West La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868.

Scholarships for Diabetes Programs and Youth Camps 

Scholarships are available for children who would benefit from attending an overnight youth camp focused on diabetes. Awards are granted based on demonstrated financial need, with priority given to first-time campers and to applicants who have been denied financial aid by their local youth camp or program. Applicants must first apply directly to the camp or program; if the camper is denied, contact PADRE to request consideration for a scholarship and to receive and submit the scholarship application. To request an application, please contact PADRE.