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NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/15/2024
Closes: 6/12/2024

The NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship is available to graduating seniors, graduates, and first-year college students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in the human services field. Students who are currently working or are planning to work as a direct service provider for adults with autism and/or an intellectual disability are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to those committed to serving the autism population after graduation.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Residing in the United States
  • Graduating high school senior, graduate, or college freshman
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Studying for a degree in a human services field including education, nursing, prehealth professions, psychology, or social work
  • Full or parttime student
  • Exhibit leadership through extracurricular activities or community service
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Employed or seeking employment as a direct service professional for adults with autism and/or intellectual disability Preference is given to those committed to serving the autism population after graduation.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, College Freshman
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Human Services, Education, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Social Work and Youth Services, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work

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