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Top 15 Autism Scholarships in September 2023

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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.

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Updated: September 1st, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide variety of scholarships for students with autism? Many organizations offer scholarships for students with autism. Check out our list of opportunities to help reduce the financial burden of college and graduate with less debt.

Each of these scholarships has been vetted individually by our scholarship team. We’ve included scholarships for students with autism at any level of education, so whether you’re in an undergraduate, graduate, or other program, scroll on to find some opportunities to subsidize your education!

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“Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship

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1 award worth $500
Deadline Jan 31, 2024

At Scholarships360, our mission is to help students find and fund their postsecondary education. We know that students have a variety of educational and career…

At Scholarships360, our mission is to help students find and fund their postsecondary education. We know that students have a variety of educational and career…

At Scholarships360, our mission is to help students find and fund their postsecondary education. We know that students have a variety of educational and career interests and aspirations. That is why we are offering the “Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support all current postsecondary students, regardless of the type of education they are pursuing. Thus, no matter your own unique educational path, we hope you apply for this $500 scholarship. In order to apply for the “Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship, students must submit an essay about their career ambitions. As it is our goal to help out all types of postsecondary students who are actively looking for ways to fund their higher education journey, this $500 scholarship will be awarded to students based on both the quality of their essays and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform.

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“Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship

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1 award worth $500
Deadline Jan 31, 2024

The U.S. is home to over 2,000 four-year universities offering bachelor’s degrees. However, attending such universities can sometimes come with hefty costs that can deter…

The U.S. is home to over 2,000 four-year universities offering bachelor’s degrees. However, attending such universities can sometimes come with hefty costs that can deter…

The U.S. is home to over 2,000 four-year universities offering bachelor’s degrees. However, attending such universities can sometimes come with hefty costs that can deter students from attending. If you’re in a situation similar to this, we may just have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you: the “Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship! With this scholarship, we aim to help out a lucky undergraduate student (enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year) who is passionate about their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. This scholarship will be awarded to students based on both the quality of their essays and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. The scholarship is open to any U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate at a four-year university in the U.S. during the 2023-24 academic year. In order to apply, submit an essay explaining how earning your bachelor’s degree will help you achieve your educational and career goals. We look forward to reading your application!

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Grade Level: College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

Offered by Scholarships360

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Offered by Niche

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Sep 27, 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

Offered by Sallie Mae

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Sep 30, 2023

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

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Grade Level: HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

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$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

Offered by Bold.org

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Oct 1, 2023

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

Offered by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Feb 1, 2024

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship…

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship…

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!

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Grade Level: Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Academic Interest: Psychology, Healthcare

Other Category: Disability

State: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee

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Canines for Disabled Kids Scholarship
Canines for Disabled Kids Scholarship

Offered by Canines for Disabled Kids, Inc.

Multiple awards worth up to $5,000
Deadline Semiannual

Are you under the age of 18, have a disability, and have been accepted for membership by a guide dog training program? If so, consider…

Are you under the age of 18, have a disability, and have been accepted for membership by a guide dog training program? If so, consider…

Are you under the age of 18, have a disability, and have been accepted for membership by a guide dog training program? If so, consider applying for the Canines for Disabled Kids Scholarship! The scholarship is open to minors with physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, or who are on the Autism Spectrum. In addition, applicants must have been accepted by a guide dog training program. The scholarship is funded by Canines for Disabled Kids, a non-profit organization that supports child-canine service teams to promote independence and social awareness. The scholarship recipients are awarded between $250 and $5,000 to help pay for their guide dog training program. Applications are considered semiannually, with deadlines typically on both the last day of December and May. If you could use some help paying for your guide dog training program, we encourage you to apply!

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Grade Level: High School Students

Other Category: Disability

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Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship
Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship

Offered by Sunwise Capital

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Rolling

The Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship is funded by Sunwise Capital, an organization that provides business owners the capital to achieve financial credibility resulting in their…

The Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship is funded by Sunwise Capital, an organization that provides business owners the capital to achieve financial credibility resulting in their…

The Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship is funded by Sunwise Capital, an organization that provides business owners the capital to achieve financial credibility resulting in their business. Each year, their Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship awards $500 to multiple high school graduates, undergraduates, and life skill students with autism. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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Grade Level: College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens

Other Category: Disability

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Mays Mission Scholarships
Mays Mission Scholarships

Offered by Mays Mission for the Handicapped

Multiple awards worth Varies
Expected deadline June 2024

The Mays Mission Scholarships are funded by Mays Mission for the Handicapped, an organization that offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities.…

The Mays Mission Scholarships are funded by Mays Mission for the Handicapped, an organization that offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities.…

The Mays Mission Scholarships are funded by Mays Mission for the Handicapped, an organization that offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities. Each year, their Mays Mission Scholarships award grants of varying amounts to students working towards a bachelor's degree who have a physical or mental disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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Grade Level: College Students

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Other Category: Disability

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Schwallie Family Scholarship
Schwallie Family Scholarship

Offered by Organization for Autism Research

Multiple awards worth $3,000
Expected deadline April 2024

The Schwallie Family Scholarship is funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), an organization that is dedicated to applying research to the challenges of…

The Schwallie Family Scholarship is funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), an organization that is dedicated to applying research to the challenges of…

The Schwallie Family Scholarship is funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR), an organization that is dedicated to applying research to the challenges of autism. They aim to use science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of autistic people, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Each year, OAR awards $3,000 to multiple students with autism to help them fund their education. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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Grade Level: College Students

Other Category: Disability

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Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship
Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship

Offered by KFM Making A Difference

1 award worth $500
Expected deadline April 2024

Are you a current or prospective college student on the autism spectrum? If so, applying for the Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship may interest…

Are you a current or prospective college student on the autism spectrum? If so, applying for the Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship may interest…

Are you a current or prospective college student on the autism spectrum? If so, applying for the Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship may interest you! The scholarship is open to both current and incoming undergraduate students with autism who are from anywhere around the world. The scholarship is offered by KFM Making A Difference, an organization founded by Kerry Magro focused on spreading awareness, supporting education for students with autism, and “making a difference” for those with special needs. The scholarship awards $500 to one winner each year. If you are a student looking to pay for college costs and are on the autism spectrum, we encourage you to apply!

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Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, DACA, Other

Other Category: Disability

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Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship

Offered by Organization for Autism Research

Multiple awards worth $3,000
Expected deadline April 2024

Are you a student with autism attending a two-year, vocational/trade school, or life skills program? If so, you might be interested in applying for the…

Are you a student with autism attending a two-year, vocational/trade school, or life skills program? If so, you might be interested in applying for the…

Are you a student with autism attending a two-year, vocational/trade school, or life skills program? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students with “an established autism diagnosis”. Since 2013, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has offered the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship. It is funded by the Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation and aims to support students whose everyday lives face challenges related to autism. Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to multiple eligible applicants. Out of the typical 600+ applications that the program receives, only around 50 scholarships are awarded in the program per cycle. If you have an autism diagnosis and are looking for help paying off a degree or transition program, consider applying!

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Grade Level: College Underclassmen

Other Category: Disability

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INCIGHT Scholarship
INCIGHT Scholarship

Offered by INCIGHT

Multiple awards worth $500
Expected deadline April 2024

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their…

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their…

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their INCIGHT Scholarship awards $500 to multiple Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending institutions of higher education and have any type of disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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Grade Level: High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Other Category: Disability

State: California, Oregon, Washington

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Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship
Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship

Offered by Varghese Summersett

Multiple awards worth $500
Expected deadline April 2024

Are you the parent, friend, or teacher of a beloved student with autism? If so, consider applying for the Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship on their…

Are you the parent, friend, or teacher of a beloved student with autism? If so, consider applying for the Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship on their…

Are you the parent, friend, or teacher of a beloved student with autism? If so, consider applying for the Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship on their behalf! The scholarship is open to students aged 15 or younger on the autism spectrum. If selected, the scholarship money can go towards a camp, tutoring, education, or other tools to help the student live a joyful and fulfilling life. Varghese Summersett PLLC, an organization made up of board-certified criminal defense attorneys, offers the scholarship. They do so to recognize and honor the children of two Varghese Summersett criminal attorneys whose children have disabilities. Winning applicants will receive $500 to go towards camp, tutoring, education, or something else of their choice. If you are the parent, friend, or teacher of a student with autism and want to help them with educational expenses, we encourage you to apply! 

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Grade Level: High School Freshman & High School Sophomore

Other Category: Disability

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Did you know that there is a wide variety of scholarships for students with autism? Many organizations offer scholarships for students with autism. Check out our list of opportunities to help reduce the financial burden of college and graduate with less debt.

Each of these scholarships has been vetted individually by our scholarship team. We’ve included scholarships for students with autism at any level of education, so whether you’re in an undergraduate, graduate, or other program, scroll on to find some opportunities to subsidize your education!

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How to win scholarships for students with autism

Now that you’ve got a list of great scholarship opportunities, it’s time to start thinking about your applications. Before you begin your essays, it can be helpful to take some time to reflect and decide what to focus on in your essay. Since these scholarships are geared towards students with autism, it can be helpful to address how your autism has shaped who you are, and how you’ve grown as a result of having autism.

If you plan on working to help other people with autism, it can be helpful to include that in your essay as well. Try jotting down some ideas of what you might include in your essays before you begin writing, and then use your notes to form carefully-crafted pieces. Here are some guides that can help you through the essay-writing process:

Resources for students with autism

Students with autism often face unique challenges in the educational system. These resources can be helpful tackling those issues to succeed throughout your educational career!

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.

Frequently asked questions about scholarships for students with autism

What do I need to submit to the scholarship organizations to prove that I have autism?

Requirements vary on a scholarship-by-scholarship basis, but typically a note from a doctor or psychologist should be sufficient to prove your condition. When in doubt, it’s always best to reach out to the organization directly to see what you might need.

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