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Autism scholarships for college: What are my options?

I'm a high school junior with autism, and I'm wondering if there are specific scholarships for students like me. Any suggestions or resources would be super helpful as I plan for college.

a year ago

Absolutely, there are several scholarships available specifically for students with autism. I'll detail a few of them below:

1. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) offers the "Scholars with Autism Scholarship" program. It provides $3,000 to students across the autism spectrum who are pursuing post-secondary education.

2. The Autism Society offers a variety of grants and scholarships for those with autism, including their Autism Society Dr. Cathy Pratt Professional Development Scholarship, which is primarily designed for professionals and students seeking continuing education in the field of autism.

3. Autism Delaware Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students with autism who are looking to attend a post-secondary institution. The amount varies annually.

4. The Kelly Law Team Autism Scholarship is offered for college-bound students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Asperger Syndrome. Two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded each year.

5. The Dan Archwamety Scholarship is offered to students who have Asperger's or Autism and who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

Remember to check eligibility criteria as well as application deadlines for these scholarships, and stay aware that some may require essays or other application material. Also consider exploring other types of funding, like need or merit-based financial aid, which aren't necessarily tied to your diagnosis but might still be helpful in financing your education. Lastly, it's a good idea to make use of scholarship search platforms like CollegeBoard or Appily for even more extensive lists of scholarship opportunities.

a year ago

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