O’Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund
Scholarship Closed
Scholarship Overview: Students with Down syndrome who are continuing to enrich their lives by taking classes or enrolling in postsecondary educational programs
Application Available: February 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have Down syndrome
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Show intent to enroll in a class or program that will enrich his or her life by helping to develop skills that will lead to employment or independent living, build life skills, or in some other way empower the individual to succeed
Application Packets Must Include:
- General Information Form
- Questions About Me
- One or more photographs of you
- Something that helps us get to know you better
- One Page Essay
- Parent/Guardian Information (Must be filled out by parent or guardian)
- Two Letters of Recommendation – (Letters of Recommendation should come from someone who is not a family member, such as a teacher, employer, co-worker, etc.)
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Essay Details:
See application for essay topic.
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
A minimum of ten grants will be awarded not exceeding $5,000
The grant must be used to pay tuition for or expenses related to classes or a postsecondary program. These can be taken at a local college, employment training or life skills program, or another institution that offers opportunities for growth.
The grant must be distributed within 6 months of notification of scholarship.
Website/URL: https://ndss.org/ndss-scholarships/oneill-tabani-enrichment-fund
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: otef@ndss.org
Filters:
Eligibility: Disability or Health Condition
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools