NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/15/2023

Closes: 6/12/2023

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
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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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