Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color

Direct application

$3,000

Eligibility

Demographics
Autism
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate students on the autism spectrum from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds who are enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution may apply. Eligible backgrounds include Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African, and Multiracial applicants.

Scholarships of $3,000 are available. Submit the online application with three short essays, proof of enrollment, and one letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Applicants must not already hold a bachelor's degree.

The Organization for Autism Research administers this award with support from Synchrony.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Three short essays
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Proof of autism diagnosis
  • One letter of recommendation from a non-relative
  • Proof of autism diagnosis