Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 > Hi all, Happy New Year. I thought I sent this to the list back in Sept.--the deadline for this year is past, but they might have one for next year also. > Announcing a Scholarship for People with Autism > If you're autistic and headed to post-high school studies - this > scholarship is for you. And it's about time! Here are the details, > from the Organization for Autism Research press release: > > OAR is proud to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship Program, > established by OAR Board member, Ed Schwallie, and his family through > a gift from the Schwallie Family Foundation. The intent of the program > is to award three, $3,000 scholarships annually to individuals with an > autism spectrum disorder attending college or pursuing post-secondary > trade, technical, or vocational training. Applications will be grouped > in three categories: students attending four-year colleges, students > attending two-year colleges, and persons with autism matriculating in > trade schools or technical and vocational training programs. OAR will > make an award in each category, assuming there are qualified > candidates. > > In establishing this program, OAR Board member Ed Schwallie said, > “Having one adult son who has autism and another with Asperger > Syndrome, my wife, Marge, and I believe strongly in the intelligence, > ability, and potential of young men and women with autism and Asperger > Syndrome. This scholarship program is an opportunity to put that > belief into action and make a positive difference for some young > persons with autism and their families.” > If you're interested in applying for this scholarship, all of the > details are available on the OAR website. Most importantly, the > deadline for this grant opportunity is SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. > > You'll need proof of an ASD diagnosis, proof of acceptance at a > post-high school institution, a letter of recommendation and a > personal essay to apply. Scholarship money will be available to apply > to fees in the spring, 2008 semester. > > Good luck! > > > > . > <serv.gif> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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