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Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship

Organization for Autism Research
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 5/1/2026

Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to individuals with severe autism.

Win up to
$3,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to individuals with an established severe autism diagnosis who are attending or planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university, vocational/technical school, or cooperative life skills program.
  • Applicants normally attend programs that assist in skillbuilding, job-readiness, and other transition-related skills.
  • Selection is based on the originality of content, challenges overcome, future aspirations, the importance of the chosen field of study, and how the scholarship will help achieve academic, career and personal goals.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Condition
    Autism

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