The Schwallie Family Scholarship
Organization for Autism Research
Award: $3,000
Deadline: Apr 21, 2026
To support the undergraduate education of qualified autistic students. Qualifications: Applicants must have an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) and be pursuing full-time, post-secondary, education in any of the following: four-year undergraduate college or university, two-year undergraduate college, trade school, technical school, vocational school, or cooperative life skills program; 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 and Spring semesters is eligible to apply; however, students who have already received a bachelor's degree are not eligible, and the scholarships do not support graduate or postgraduate studies; eligible individuals need to be accepted for enrollment or enrolled on a full-time basis (minimum 6 credits) or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field; past recipients of an OAR scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR's Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply; for the Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color, only applicants from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds are eligible to apply; this includes applicants who are Black/African American, Indigenous (Native American, Native Alaskan), Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African, or Multiracial; supports students attending two- or four-year universities; students attending two-year universities with the intention of completing a four-year degree also typically apply to the Schwallie Scholarship. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; one letter of recommendation. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.
Eligibility
- States: US