Since 2016, the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
program has helped more than 300 students impacted by
immune-mediated diseases across rheumatology, gastroenterology and
dermatology
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CHICAGO, Ill., May 12, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie today announced the 2022-2023 class of
recipients of the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship, which provides
financial support to students living with chronic, immune-mediated
diseases pursuing higher education in the
United States. As part of AbbVie's leadership and commitment
to the immunology community, the scholarship seeks to empower
students as they pursue a degree and a life not defined by their
diseases.
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"While living with chronic, immune-mediated diseases that are
often difficult to manage, recipients of the AbbVie Immunology
Scholarship have made an impact in their communities and
exemplified determination to overcome challenges," said
Patrick Horber, M.D., president,
U.S. Immunology, AbbVie. "As a trusted leader in immunology, AbbVie
is proud to help support these students' academic journeys as they
continue to take on inspiring challenges and pursue their ambitions
to make a difference in their communities."
This year, AbbVie awarded scholarships to 45 recipients after
receiving more than 1,000 applications from students with diverse
backgrounds, perspectives and disease experiences throughout the
U.S. Qualified applicants were selected based on academic
performance, their ability to serve as a positive role model in
their community, essay submission and recommendation letter.
"The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship will help me carve a path
forward and expand my career in healthcare management while living
with ankylosing spondylitis and supporting my young family," said
Alaa-adeen Ahmad, 2022-2023 scholarship recipient and Capella University student. "With my doctorate
degree, I hope to become a healthcare quality and safety manager so
that I can make a difference by improving the patient experience
and helping others within the community."
AbbVie is committed to transforming patients' lives, so they can
have the opportunity to live a life unhindered by their chronic,
immune-mediated conditions. Since launching in 2016, the AbbVie
Immunology Scholarship has helped more than 300 students living
with chronic, immune-mediated diseases pursue higher education in
the U.S. To see a list of 2022-2023 AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
recipients, visit www.AbbVieImmunologyScholarship.com.
Students living with diseases across dermatology,
gastroenterology and rheumatology and seeking an associate,
bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree are eligible to apply for
the scholarship. Those interested in applying for the 2023-2024
AbbVie Immunology Scholarship starting in October 2022 can sign up here to be notified when
the application period opens.
About the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship provides financial support to
exceptional students living with immune-mediated diseases and
pursuing higher education in the United
States. Through this scholarship, AbbVie's passion for
patient care is extended to empower students as they pursue a
degree and a life not defined by their disease. It is not necessary
for scholarship applicants to have taken, currently take, or intend
to take in the future, any medicine or product marketed by AbbVie,
and this is not a consideration in the selection criteria.
Visit www.AbbvieImmunologyScholarship.com to learn
more.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines
that solve serious health issues today and address the medical
challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on
people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology,
oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and
gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our
Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie,
please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie
on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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