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NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000
23 winners

Eligibility

Major
Health Professions
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate students at NEXT for AUTISM partner schools studying health or human services may receive up to $5,000 in annual tuition assistance while completing 800 paid hours per year as a Direct Support Professional for neurodivergent adults. Up to 23 awards may be available.

Apply through the NEXT for AUTISM Fellows portal. Priority goes to students committed to serving individuals with autism after graduation. Partner schools include Hunter College, Mercy University, Pace, Montclair State, Temple University, UIC, and SUNY Empire, among others.

The program combines tuition support, paid work experience, and mentorship from the NEXT for AUTISM team.

Essay questions

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What else to submit

  • Complete the scholarship application through NEXT for AUTISM
  • Apply for or confirm enrollment in a partner school program
  • Participate in onboarding and training for the DSP role
  • Apply through the NEXT for AUTISM Fellows portal.
  • Program combines tuition assistance, paid work experience, and mentorship.