OAR Schwallie Family Scholarship

The Schwallie Family Scholarship, established in 2007 as the original award in OAR's scholarship program, gives $3,000 to students with an autism spectrum diagnosis pursuing full-time undergraduate study, most often at a four-year university. Applicants submit proof of an autism diagnosis and three short essays; a letter of recommendation is encouraged but not required. Past OAR scholarship recipients may not reapply.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires a documented autism spectrum diagnosis (DSM-IV or DSM-5 criteria, including Asperger syndrome, PDD-NOS, or childhood disintegrative disorder under DSM-IV).

Applying