AbbVie Awards 45 Scholarships to U.S. Students Living With Psoriasis, Eczema, and Other Chronic, Immune-Mediated Diseases

This group includes 45 students living with chronic, immune-mediated diseases who are pursuing higher education in the United States.

AbbVie announced the 2023-2024 class of AbbVie Immunology Scholarship recipients.

This group includes 45 students living with chronic, immune-mediated diseases who are pursuing higher education in the United States. The scholarship seeks to empower students to grow as leaders who make a remarkable impact in the local communities where they live and work.

 “AbbVie Immunology Scholarship recipients demonstrate a commitment to hard work and a life not defined by their disease,” says Patrick Horber, M.D., senior vice president, AbbVie, and president, Immunology, in a news release. “AbbVie applauds the outstanding achievements of this year’s scholarship recipients as they work to achieve their educational and career goals.” 

 The students represent a variety of academic backgrounds, including health and medicine, and public and social services. More than 60% are pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degrees.  

 “As a biracial woman studying science and engineering while living with Crohn’s disease, the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship will help me secure a place among the next generation of researchers,” says Corinne Martin, undergraduate bioengineering student at the University of Maryland, College Park. “I’m honored to have the support of AbbVie as I pursue my degree to help others with similar medical conditions.” 

AbbVie selected this year’s class from more than 1,100 applications. Scholarships were awarded based on applicants’ academic performance, essay submissions, letters of recommendation and evidence of serving as a community role model. Some of the recipients’ accomplishments include tutoring, co-founding organizations focused on creating equity in youth sports, and chairing positions in local professional association chapters.

For a full list of the 2023-2024 AbbVie Immunology Scholarship recipients, visit www.AbbVieImmunologyScholarship.com.

Students interested in applying for the 2024-2025 AbbVie Immunology Scholarship can visit this site to check eligibility and register for additional information.