Top 22 Autism Scholarships in September 2024

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!Show Less

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!Show Less

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 a $500 scholarship to 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.Show Less

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.Show Less

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to provide education assistance for disabled youth. Students living with spinal cord injuries, rare skin conditions, debilitating Lyme disease, cerebral palsy, Fraser’s Syndrome, and Cress Syndrome have been the recipients of this college financial support, although the scholarship is available to students with a wide range of physical and psychological conditions. The scholarship is awarded by the Lep Foundation to help families struggling to both support the financing of college education while also dealing with the medical and rehabilitation costs that accompany disability. Each year, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of California who are preparing for a career related to autism. Special consideration is given to students who have participated in activities helping other youth on the Autism Spectrum.Show Less

Are you a student with autism who is currently attending or plans to transfer to a four-year undergraduate college or university? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Schwallie Family Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to current and incoming undergraduate students with an autism diagnosis. Many students with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome also choose to apply for this program. If you have an autism diagnosis and are looking for help paying off a degree program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

Are you a student with autism who is currently attending or will soon be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate college or university, two-year undergraduate college, trade school, technical school, vocational school, or cooperative life skills program? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to current and incoming undergraduate students with an autism diagnosis. 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, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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.Show Less

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! Show Less