NDSS Bright Future Fund

Direct application

Up to $5,000
10 winners

Eligibility

Demographics
Disability
Education level
Continuing or nontraditional

About this scholarship

U.S. adults age 18 or older with Down syndrome who are pursuing postsecondary education, employment training, a private-pay enrichment program, or local community classes may apply for the Bright Future Fund through the National Down Syndrome Society.

NDSS awards up to ten grants annually, each up to $5,000, for tuition, registration fees, or other program-related costs. Grant funds must be used within six months of notification.

Complete the online application with required personal materials and two recommendation letters from non-family members.

The fund, formerly the O'Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund, honors Joshua O'Neill and his experience with postsecondary education.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Personal materials
  • Two recommendation letters from non-family members
  • Essay describing educational goals and how the scholarship will help achieve them
  • Documentation supporting educational goals
  • Documentation supporting financial need
  • Grant funds must be used within six months of notification.