Al Mann was a visionary in the field of diabetes innovation, making the world a better place through his scientific advancements and his widespread philanthropy.

Despite the progress that has been made in understanding and treating diabetes, it remains a dangerous and difficult condition that must be carefully managed. Those living with diabetes may struggle with fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, and other symptoms that can make daily life challenging, especially on top of the responsibilities of monitoring insulin levels.

This scholarship seeks to empower young adults with diabetes to pursue their dreams in the life sciences.

Any incoming freshman or current undergraduate student who is between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are living with type 1 or 2 diabetes and if they are pursuing life sciences or a related field. Applicants must be motivated to make a meaningful impact in the diabetes sector and community. The scholarship is currently open to students who are studying or planning to study at a community college or university in the United States.

To apply, tell us about your field of study, how living with diabetes has affected you, what keeps you grounded in the face of challenges, what contribution you hope to make, and how you would describe yourself to your career inspiration. Additionally, submit a video sharing how you would describe yourself to your career inspiration. Reminder: A complete application includes responses to all essay questions as well as submission of the required video.

By applying for the scholarship, you acknowledge that your email will be shared with The Diabetes Link and MannKind for the purpose of providing scholarship-related updates and information about relevant programs and resources.

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MannKind Al Mann Centennial Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 20, 2026