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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.
The NDSS Bright Future Fund awards Up to $5,000 (10 winners).
The deadline is May 22, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; create a free Award Scholar profile to get notified when the next window opens.
Key requirements include: Continuing or nontraditional; Undergraduate; Trade or vocational; Disability. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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