Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color

Amount:

$3,000

Deadline:

April 21, 2025

Awards Available:

Varies

Eligibility Criteria:

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The Organization for Autism Research offers scholarships to students across the autism spectrum. Applications are welcome from individuals with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary education in various settings, including four-year undergraduate colleges, two-year undergraduate colleges, trade schools, technical schools, vocational schools, or cooperative life skills programs.

Scholarship Details

• $3,000 scholarships for students across the autism spectrum
• Available for full-time post-secondary education in various settings
• Includes four-year undergraduate colleges, two-year undergraduate colleges, trade schools, technical schools, vocational schools, or cooperative life skills programs

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals with an established autism diagnosis
• Underrepresented racial/ethnic background
• Applicants must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States for the Fall and Spring semesters following the application to the scholarship.
• Not eligible for students who already have a bachelor’s degree or pursuing graduate/postgraduate studies.
• Applicants need to be accepted for enrollment or enrolled full-time (minimum 6 credits) or working toward certification/accreditation in a specific field.
• Excludes past recipients of an OAR scholarship or immediate family members of OAR’s Board of Directors or Scientific Council.

Application Process

1. Review scholarship details and ensure eligibility
2. Prepare necessary documents, including proof of autism diagnosis
3. Submit the application online for consideration
4. Successful applicants may be contacted for additional information or interviews

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.