Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships and awards to individuals pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or a field related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities, and those who go above and beyond to improve this field.
Eligibility
- Open to New York residents
- Applicants may be high school seniors entering colleg all the way up to graduate school
- Must be majoring in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
Scholarships are available to physical or occupational therapy degree students, full-time college students in programs related to intellectual and developmental disability field, members of the Arc New York Chapters, and students enrolled in a New York State degree program leading to a special education certification.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.