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.