Autism Scholarships

Students on the autism spectrum qualify for scholarships built for them. Award Scholar finds the ones you're eligible for and drafts each essay in your own voice.

• Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

  $25,000

  Due January 06, 2027

  The Live Más Scholarship empowers students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship program by the Taco Bell Foundation supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them channel their passion into transformative change. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded more than $110 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness.

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• Tennessee STEP UP Scholarship

  $20,400

  Due May 01, 2027

  The Tennessee STEP UP Scholarship is a program designed to assist students with intellectual disabilities who have completed high school and enroll in an individualized program of study of up to four years at an eligible post-secondary institution. Award amount is up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior. Determination of class status is made by the post-secondary institution. The number of recipients will vary. This is offered three times a year, so the deadlines will also vary.

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• Anne Ford Scholarship

  $10,000

  Due May 10, 2027

  The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall.

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• BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

  $10,000

  Due April 07, 2027

  The future of banking starts with you. Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide scholarships for students with disabilities.

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• Jack Scura Fund Scholarship

  $10,000

  Due July 31, 2026

  Jack Scura Fund is designed to recognize students with a special need who are of good standing in school and in their communities. We are a business that runs on helping others and giving chances and the Jack Scura Fund would wish to offer a $10,000 scholarship for the coming Fall and Spring semesters to those with disabilities who are incoming or, are in an Undergraduate Program.

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• Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship

  $10,000

  Due August 15, 2026

  This scholarship is delivered in collaboration with our dedicated partner, Johnson & Johnson to help students with disabilities achieve their educational pursuits in Health Care or STEM. At Johnson and Johnson, their Credo states they must provide an inclusive work environment where each person must be considered as an individual – which is a grounding principle of the Access-Ability Program.

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• Wells Fargo Stacey Milbern Scholarship

  $10,000

  Due May 05, 2027

  The Wells Fargo Stacey Milbern Scholarship is designed to help students with disabilities pursue the education or training they need to succeed in their chosen career path.

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• University of Texas Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship

  $6,000

  Due Varies

  Whether you’re a prospective student or close to graduating, we want to make sure you have the cost and aid information you need to make your UT education possible. We’re here to answer your questions and help guide you through the financial aid process. We offer a variety of financial aid opportunities to help students in their pursuit of a UT education. Eligibility for aid is based on financial and household information that is reported on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, you must meet certain eligibility requirements.

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• NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

  $5,625

  Due May 08, 2027

  The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight (8) scholarships to be used in the fall semester. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries that will be enrolled in college or a university during Fall 2024 are eligible.

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• Autism Can Do Scholarship

  $5,000

  Due Varies

  The Autism Can Do Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and passion for design, while also supporting a meaningful cause.

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