Scholarships
Overview:
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What types of scholarships do you offer and who are they designed for?
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Autism Research Texas will primarily direct scholarships to help with
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1. The higher education of persons with autism
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2. Job training for persons with autism
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The scholarships will be given to institutions on behalf of an individual or for the purchase of a need/service.
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All scholarships will start out as $500; Autism ResearchTexas (ART) hopes to increase this amount over time.
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ART will focus on scholarships to further the education or independence of individuals with autism.
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These scholarships will award $500 towards post-high school education, such as a 2-year or 4-year college, or vocational school.
In 2020, we will give out 3 scholarships to individuals!
Regarding the scholarship towards post-high school education:
Who is eligible for the Autistic Adult Scholarship? Any Texas resident student with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder who
• Has completed high school or earned a GED and possesses the capacity to complete a post-secondary program
• Has been accepted into a post-secondary program (such as college, university, community college, trade school, or vocational training or educational program). If you are awarded a scholarship, the check will go to the school or program towards your tuition and or fees.
How do I apply for the Adult with Autism Scholarship? There is no fill-in-the-blank application. A completed application includes:
• A cover letter describing why you are pursuing post-secondary education and your plans for employment once you complete the program. Please include an explanation of any planned support system to help ensure your success.
• A current resume
• A transcript or other documentation that indicates graduation from high school or completion of a GED, or current report card in senior year
• Evidence that you have ASD
Email the application components to
In the title line, place your name and "scholarship for education."
This scholarship is open from Jan. 2 - April 16, 2020.
And the decision will be made on May 7, 2020.
Today, May 7, 2020, we let 6 applicants know they will get $500 #Scholarships! They represent much of Texas: the greater #SanAntonio #Dallas #Houston #Austin #GulfCoast
#CONGRATULATIONS
We value personal privacy, and so we will update with information as permitted by our scholars. Check the "Updates" section of this website.
PLEASE CONSIDER FUNDING A SCHOLARSHIP!
Autism Research Texas does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, or national or ethnic origin.