I have autism, and I'm trying to find specific scholarships that might support students like me. Has anyone had experience finding these kinds of college scholarships? Any advice or resources would be so helpful!
When searching for scholarships, it's always important to explore opportunities related to your specific capabilities or background - in this case, scholarships dedicated to students with autism. Fortunately, there are several such scholarships available. Here are a few:
1. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Scholarship: OAR offers the Schwallie Family Scholarship for individuals on the autism spectrum who are attending a two- or four-year university. They also provide the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship for students attending two-year universities, life skills or postsecondary programs, or vocational, technical, or trade schools.
2. Kelly Law Team Autism Scholarship: This is a $1,000 scholarship open to any high school or university student diagnosed with autism.
3. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Scholarship: This organization offers annual scholarships to three autistic students pursuing post-secondary education.
4. Anne Ford Scholarship: This scholarship from the National Center for Learning Disabilities is open to any high school senior with a documented learning disability (or autism) who plans to attend a four-year college.
An effective way to find these scholarships is to use scholarship search platforms, check with local autism nonprofit organizations, and explore any resources your potential colleges may have on their financial aid or disability services webpages. Make sure to apply early and meet all application requirements!
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