Synchrony Tech Scholarship

Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
Deadline Varies
Awards Available: Varies

Scholarship Description

The Synchrony Tech Scholarship supports autistic adults interested in obtaining technology-related certifications to pursue or advance their careers. This includes but is not limited to, the following areas: cybersecurity, game/app development, web development, machine learning, data analytics, cloud computing, ethical hacking, and artificial intelligence.

Eligibility

  • Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who are eligible to work in the United States
  • Have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis
  • The selected certification program must start at least 90 days after application submission and be able to be completed within approximately 1 year of the award date
  • Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website

Application

  • Application is available exclusively online.
  • Supply basic contact information, date of diagnosis certification/program information and four short essay prompt responses.
  • One letter of recommendation from a non-relative is required.
  • Applicants are expected to complete the applications on their own.

Scholarship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. However, priority review dates are May 1 and October 1st.

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