NORTH CHICAGO, Ill- AbbVie recently announced the 2024-2025 recipients of the AbbVie Immunology Scholarships, aimed to support students living with chronic, inflammatory diseases as they pursue higher education.
Due to the constraints of living with chronic illness, research finds that young adults with childhood-onset chronic illness have statistically lower rates of high school and college graduation.1 To honor the determination of these students, the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship strives to ease the financial burden and empower students to achieve their personal and academic aspirations.
“AbbVie is deeply committed to caring for the whole patient in immunology, We are honored to support students as they pursue their academic journeys and strive toward a life beyond the constraints of their immune-mediated conditions.” said Jerome Bouyer, senior vice president and president of Immunology at AbbVie.
AbbVie awarded scholarships to 45 recipients split equally among dermatology, gastroenterology and rheumatology therapeutic areas. The program selected qualified applicants for their academic excellence, community leadership, essay submissions, and recommendation letters. By investing in their education, AbbVie intends to promote resilience and inspire hope for a future beyond their disease.
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“Receiving the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship is more than just financial support; it is a profound validation of my dedication to achieving my personal and professional goals despite the daily battle with an inflammatory disease, This scholarship is a testament to the potential impact of my work and the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.” said LaWanda McCraney, 2024-2025 scholarship recipient and PhD candidate at Adler University.
Students living with immune-mediated conditions across dermatology, gastroenterology and rheumatology seeking an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree are eligible to apply for the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship. Those interested in applying for the 2025-2026 scholarship period, can sign up here to be notified when the application period opens.
Interested students can explore eligibility criteria and apply on the newly relaunched website, www.AbbVieImmunologyScholarship.com.
