Schwallie Family Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism who are/will attend a two- or four-year universities with the intention of completing a four-year degree
Application Available: December 1, 2023
Deadline Date: April 22, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Supports students attending two- or four-year universities. Schwallie applicants typically pursue degrees at four-year universities. Students attending two-year universities with the intention of completing a four-year degree also typically apply to the Schwallie Scholarship. Many applicants with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome choose to apply for this program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited two- or four year university in the Fall of 2024
- Must plan to with complete a four-year degree.
- Will enroll next fall on a full-time basis (minimum 6 credits).
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Responses to three essay questions.
- One letter of recommendation from a non-relative is strongly encouraged. Applicants will need to upload the letters of recommendation in PDF format ahead of the deadline.
- It is recommended that an additional letter of recommendation from a parent or guardian be submitted.
- Finalists will be required to submit copies of the medical documentation that established their autism diagnosis from a licensed medical professional. Proof of diagnosis (access the checklist here) must include the following:
- Clearly stated diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Diagnosis conducted by a licensed medical professional
- Information about testing or evaluations conducted by the medical professional (ie. CARS, ADOS, Vineland, psychiatric examination)
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Essay Details:
Please see application for essay questions
Award Amount: $3,000
Award Details:
This scholarship is awarded to more then one student.
Website/URL: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/#1654722637342-9f27d870-8a02
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarship@researchautism.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Complete the online application.
Applicants will need to upload the letters of recommendation in PDF format ahead of the deadline.
Filters:
Eligibility: Disability or Health Condition
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Workforce
Location Specific: National