Scholarship Resources for Students With Disabilities The Governors Coalition for Youth With Disabilities Scholarship Information Schwallie Family Scholarship For more information, visit their website at:
National Scholarship Competition For College Students With Disabilities More information can be found at:
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1800Wheelchair.com ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
For scholarship information go to:
www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship The Linda J. Marchetti Scholarship Applications for this scholarship should be sent to: Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress Scholarship Committee The application should include the scholarship name, the applicant's name, address and phone number, the name of the academic institution they are
attending, a description of the program, a copy of the transcript or list of courses, the amount of scholarship they are requesting and a resume. Please include a cover letter indicating why the applicant
should receive the award. For additional information please visit the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress website at: www.ctdownsyndrome.org. Scholarships will be
presented at CDSC's Annual Convention in the Fall. The Bobby Fund Scholarship They must be a Connecticut resident, but they can be attending a school outside of Connecticut. The school must be an accredited academic institution They can be either full or part-time students They must be a member of CDSC CDSC will require proof of enrollment at the school Applications for this scholarship should be sent to: Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress Scholarship Committee The application should include the scholarship name, the applicant's name, address and phone number, the name of the academic institution they are
attending, a description of the program, a copy of the transcript or list of courses, the amount of scholarship they are requesting and a resume. Please include a cover letter indicating why the applicant
should receive the award. For additional information please visit the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress website at: www.ctdownsyndrome.org. Scholarships will be
presented at CDSC's Annual Convention in the Fall.
http://www.gcyd.org/
The Organization for Autism Research
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education.
Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade,
technical or vocational school.
Applications are due by Friday, September 28, 2007.
http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp.
Disabled person Inc. announces its fall 2007 nationally based college scholarship competition for disabled college students. The competition begins
September 1, 2007 and goes through October 19, 2007.
The Anne Ford Scholarship for Student
with LD
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an
undergraduate degree. The ideal candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has
demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and
recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role
model for others who struggle with LD. The deadline for application is December 31, 2007.
Information about the scholarship is available here: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/725/508/
1800Wheelchair.com is proud to announce our second annual scholarship
award. Established in 2006, the scholarship fund will award one $500 scholarship to an undergraduate student on January 30, 2008. The scholarship is open to students of any major or concentration. The winner's
name, essay and photo will be posted on 1800wheelchair.com. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students with mobility disabilities.
Presented by the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress (CDSC)
The Linda J. Marchetti Scholarship is awarded to a person with Down Syndrome who may not otherwise have the financial means to futher his or her education. This scholarship provides $1,000 for
post-secondary studies.
c/o UCONN Center on Disabilities
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6222
Farmington, CT 06030
Presented by the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress (CDSC)
The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress offers educational scholarships to students with Down Syndrome who are pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. The Board of Directors of CDSC has allocated $2,000
annually for this scholarship. The entire amount can go to one individual or, if several worthy candidates are identified, it can be split amongst such individuals. In order to apply, candidates must meet the
following criteria:
c/o UCONN Center on Disabilities
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6222
Farmington, CT 06030
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