Straive Accessibility Scholarship
Since the 1990s, the disability rights movement has rallied behind the motto "Nothing about us without us."
The message is clear: people with disabilities must be actively involved in creating the policies, products, and services intended to benefit them. Lived experience matters. As the world moves online, the motto also applies to digital accessibility. If we want websites, apps, and other digital products to provide the best possible user experience for people with disabilities, then tech professionals with disabilities must be involved in creating them.
This scholarship seeks to support students with disabilities who are pursuing STEM fields in order to use their unique talents and skills to create a more prosperous digital community.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who has a disability and is pursuing computer science, web development, digital design, or a related STEM field may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how your personal experience with digital accessibility has impacted your academic and professional goals.
How does your personal experience with digital accessibility influence your academic and career goals?
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The application deadline is Sep 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 1, 2024.
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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 Oct 1, 2024. 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 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.