Akilli's House Autism Support Scholarship
Autistic students face many barriers in school, work, and life due to stigmas and stereotypes that affect their treatment.
From difficulty making friends due to social struggles to complications with communication to unique learning styles to niche interests, autism can come with many symptoms that vary in severity and can be isolating for young students. Having people to turn to, such as therapists and trained teachers, can make all the difference in making the world feel more welcoming and inclusive.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicating their careers to uplifting those with autism so they can overcome any obstacles they face.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is an Alabama resident with experience interacting with or helping those with autism may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to work with individuals with autism in their career through speech therapy, applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, or special education.
To apply, tell us what inspires you to work with autistic individuals and how you plan to help in the future.
What inspires you to work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder? How do you plan to help individuals with autism in the future?
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The application deadline is Aug 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 30, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 30, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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