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Top 19 Autism Scholarships in February 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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- Top autism scholarships
- How to win scholarships for students with autism
- Resources for students with autism
- Frequently asked questions
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Top 19 Autism Scholarships in February 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship
Offered by Varghese Summersett
Students with autism who are 15 years old or younger.
INCIGHT Scholarship
Offered by INCIGHT
Open to Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending higher education and have any type of disability.
Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
Offered by Organization for Autism Research
Open to students with autism who are attending two-year, vocational, or trade schools.
Schwallie Family Scholarship
Offered by Organization for Autism Research
Open to students with autism who are attending two- or four-year undergraduate colleges.
Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship
Offered by KFM Making A Difference
Students with autism who will be attending a postsecondary institution for the school year immediately following the scholarship deadline.
Canines for Disabled Kids Scholarship
Offered by Canines for Disabled Kids, Inc.
Open to minors who have a physical or psychological disability and been accepted for membership by select guide dog federations or groups.
Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship
Offered by Sunwise Capital
Open to high school graduates, undergraduates, and life skill students with autism.
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
Offered by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.
Open to students who are pursuing graduate level studies for one year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Feb 1, 2024“Follow Your Own Path” Essay Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Open to all postsecondary students, regardless of the type of training/education they are pursuing.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jan 31, 2024“Outstanding Undergraduate” Essay Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Open to current undergraduates at four-year universities in the U.S.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jan 31, 2024Mays Mission Scholarships
Offered by Mays Mission for the Handicapped
Open to students working towards a bachelor's degree who have a physical or mental disability.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jun 30, 2023$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Sponsored
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school students.
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.
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:
- How to write an essay about yourself
- Tailoring your essays to fit 250 and 500 word limits
- How to respond to “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” prompts
- How to start a scholarship essay
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.
