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2010 JOSHUA O'NEILL & ZESHAN TABANI ENRICHMENT FUND
This fund offers financial assistance to young adults with Down syndrome who want to enroll in postsecondary programs or take classes that will help them with employment, independent living and life skills. To date, over thirty students have received grants from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to help cover the costs of pursuing their postsecondary education and enrichment goals. More information is available at: http://www.ndss.org/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2010
AUTISM SOCIETY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
The Autism Society of America (ASA) offers various awards and scholarships. Among them is the CVS/All Kids Can Scholars Program, providing a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a qualified individual with autism to be applied toward the completion of an accredited, postsecondary educational or vocational program of study (e.g., college, trade school, etc.). For more information on eligibility, and to apply, visit:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=asa_awards
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 15, 2010
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2010 Violet and Cyril Frank Scholarship, which supports a graduate level project to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. For more information go to http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/franks.aspx
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: May 15, 2010.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The World Institute on Disability (WID) has a five-year grant to establish the National Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities living in the United States, through Proyecto Vision. Proyecto Vision's website has a list of scholarship opportunties for college students who are Latino and who are living with disability, go to:
http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html
COLLEGE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
From DOIT, this guide to funding a college education includes a list of
disability-related scholarships and awards.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html
FEDERAL STUDENT AID - GRANT PROGRAM
From Disability.gov, this fact sheet provides an overview of the major
federal student aid grant programs. The federal government provides
grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and
universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. To access
the fact sheet in English go to
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/Grant_Progra
ms_Fact_Sheet_04_2009.pdf
A Spanish version is available at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/spanish/Gran
t_Programs_Fact_Sheet_04_2009%28es%29.pdf
DISABOOM SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY
Disaboom recently launched a scholarship directory for students with
disabilities. The directory includes over 125 scholarships. The list can
be found at http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships/
ON LINE COMPILATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIPS SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
From Michigan State University
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm
FUNDING EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL - FEDERAL STUDENT AID AT A GLANCE
A quick reference guide and Federal Student Aid Summary Chart that
describes various federal student aid programs, who may be eligible and
how to apply.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2009-2010/e
nglish/glance.htm
BEHRMANN SCHOLARSHIP
Each year the Monsignor Elmer Behrmann Scholarship is awarded annually to individuals with developmental disabilities. The recipients of the scholarships are participants who desire to advance and become more self-sufficient if given additional training. Ideally, the Scholarship recipient will be enrolled in an academic institution or an apprenticeship or other job-training program. A person who receives the Monsignor Behrmann Scholarship is eligible to receive the Scholarship again in future years. Go to the link below for details and to download their Scholarship Fact Sheet and application form, or you can call JESS at 314-644-1913 for more information.
http://www.jessinc.org/youth.html
Last updated on June 7, 2010 by Debby