Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Students with autism attending two-year universities, life skills or postsecondary programs or vocational, technical or trade schools
Application Available: December 1, 2023
Deadline Date: April 22, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship supports students attending 2-year colleges; life skills or postsecondary programs; or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Hussman applicants typically make up the pool of talented students who face daily challenges related to autism and attend programs that assist in skill-building, job-readiness, and other transition-related skills

Eligibility Requirements:

 

  1. Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in the United States for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
  2. Will enroll next fall on a full-time basis (minimum 6 credits) or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal, chef, etc.)

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed online application
  2. Responses to three essay questions.
  3. Two letters of recommendation, one from a non-relative and another from a parent or guardian. Applicants will need to upload the letters of recommendation in PDF format ahead of the deadline.
  4. 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

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
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools