My younger brother, who has autism, is planning to attend college. Are there specific scholarships for students with autism? I'm trying to help him out and want to find some tailored resources or programs that support students like him.
There are indeed several scholarships out there specifically for students with autism. A few that come to mind are:
1. The Autism Society of America offers a selection of scholarships: "Adam's Autism and Sibling Scholarship" for a sibling of a person with autism and the "Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Scholarship" for any individual with autism.
2. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) offers the "Schwallie Family Scholarship Program" to students attending a post-secondary educational program or vocational-technical or career training.
3. The Kelly Law Team Autism Scholarship provides funds for tuition or other educational costs directly associated with a higher learning program.
4. Autism Delaware also offers scholarships for residents of Delaware who have autism and wish to continue their education in college or vocational school.
Remember to check each scholarship's requirements and deadlines as they can vary. Also, it’s good to remember that many colleges offer resources or support for students with autism, so it may be worth reaching out to the disability services offices of the colleges he's considering. They often know about scholarships and other supports available. Keep in mind the application process can be complex, time-consuming, and competitive, so I'd advise starting early.
And lastly, general disability scholarships and grants not specific to autism can also be a resource. For example, the "AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship Fund" for students with disabilities. It's always recommended to cast a wide net when searching for scholarships, as there may be many opportunities available that people are not aware of. Hope this helps!
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.