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:

1. Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited two- or four year university in the Fall of 2024
2. Must plan to with complete a four-year degree.
3. Will enroll next fall on a full-time basis (minimum 6 credits).

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. Responses to three essay questions.
3. 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.
4. It is recommended that an additional letter of recommendation from a parent or guardian be submitted.
5. 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:
   1. Clearly stated diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
   2. Diagnosis conducted by a licensed medical professional
   3. 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