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.