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Rose Kelley Scholarship · Direct application
The Rose Kelley Scholarship awards $1,000 to an autistic student who lives in a United States state or territory and will pursue post-secondary education during the 2026–27 academic year. Self-identification is accepted, citizenship and a formal diagnosis are not required, and incoming, current, returning, and part-time students may apply to college, community college, trade, or certificate programs.
The Rose Kelley Scholarship awards $1,000 (1 winner). It is sponsored by Rose Kelley Scholarship.
The deadline is October 16, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Undergraduate. 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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