The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism
The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship* is open to high-achieving students who meet two key criteria:
Either you or a close family member has been diagnosed with a form of autism (including Asperger syndrome), and You are currently enrolled or have been accepted to an accredited university or college, either at the undergraduate or post-graduate level.Additionally, applicants should submit an essay on one of the topics below with a minimum of 500 words.
- See more at: http://www.perecman.com/autism-scholarship/#sthash.6y0WsOGF.dpuf
Essay Topics:
Tell us about a time that you have had to overcome an obstacle as a person with autism that other people would not have had to face. Explain how your loved one’s autism has affected you and how you have adapted to help them. What do you feel is the biggest obstacle holding back people with autism today?- See more at: http://www.perecman.com/autism-scholarship/#sthash.6y0WsOGF.dpuf
- Award
- 1000 (1 award available)
- Scopes
- De Anza College
- Deadline
- 02/11/2016