Top Autism Scholarships in 2021
Maria Geiger is Director of Content at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.Did you know that there are scholarships for students with Autism? We did our best to research all credible opportunities, and came up with the following list, which has a variety of opportunities (if are a dog reader, read on!). As you might already know, with improved support systems in colleges, more and more students diagnosed with Autism are enrolling in college. These scholarships are the perfect way to help fund the journey!
- Top Scholarships for Students with Autism
- Resources for Students with Autism
- Summary of Scholarships for Students with Autism
Keep on reading to learn more about these scholarships including deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility!
Top Scholarships for Students with Autism
Canines for Kids Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students must be under the age of 18 years old at the time of placement with their service dog and have a physical disability, psychological disability, or be in the Autism Spectrum
- Amount: $250 to $5,000
- Deadline: Rolling
Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students attending two year universities, life skills/postsecondary programs, or vocational, technical, or trade schools
- Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: May, 2021
Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school students with autism attending a post-secondary program in the 2021-2022 academic year as well as current college students with autism
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: April 26, 2021
RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship
- Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a high school or undergraduate student with a mental or physical disability in need of support financing their education
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: April 30, 2021
Schwallie Family Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open for any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in the United States
- Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: May, 2021
Varghese Summersett PLLC Autism 2021 Scholarship
- Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be 15 years old or younger and diagnosed with autism
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: April 1, 2021
WiseGeek Disability Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to students at any grade level or field of study who have a disability and large ambitions for their lives
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: August 2, 2021
Resources for Students with Autism
Autism Speaks Resource Guide
This easy to search guide allows users to find resources by geographic region. Some of the searchable topics are “Autism Friendly Services,” “Health and Medical,” “Housing,” “Schools,” and “Support Groups,” to name a few. Bookmark this one!
Jack’s Place for Autism Foundation
Jack’s Place for Autism Foundation offers support, education, and referral services for families affected by autism. The Foundation was created by the parents of “Jack” to support other parents of children with Autism.
Summary of Autism Scholarships
- Canines for Kids Scholarship
- Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
- Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship
- RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship
- Schwallie Family Scholarship
- Varghese Summersett PLLC Autism 2021 Scholarship
- WiseGeek Disability Scholarship
Opening Soon Scholarships
Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship 2020
- Eligibility: US citizens who are recent high school graduates, current undergraduates, or students attending an autism school diagnosed with ASD are eligible to apply
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: January 10, 2021
