Champions for Intellectual Disability Scholarship
Intellectual disabilities impact many individuals, including those living with the conditions, loved ones of those diagnosed, and caregivers.
Intellectual disabilities are often stigmatized and misunderstood, which can lead to discrimination or otherwise poor treatment of those who have them. When society overlooks the intellectually disabled community, the world becomes less accessible, with fewer resources or tools to make public infrastructure, education, and other spaces easier to navigate.
This scholarship seeks to champion the cause of intellectual disability justice by supporting the dedicated individuals who contribute to this community.
Any undergraduate, graduate, or trade/vocational/technical student who is pursuing a degree in a field supporting people with intellectual disabilities (special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, public policy, medical research, etc.) may apply for this scholarship opportunity. However, applicants who are a family member or primary caregiver of an individual with an intellectual disability are preferred.
To apply, tell us what inspired you to pursue a career involving intellectual disabilities and how you hope to make a difference. Additionally, if you’re a caretaker or family member of someone with an intellectual disability, tell us about your relationship with that person and how it has impacted your life and goals.
Explain what inspired you to pursue a career supporting the intellectual disability community and how you hope to make a difference.
If you also are a caretaker and/or have a family member with an intellectual disability, please also describe how your relationship with an individual with an intellectual disability has influenced your life and educational goals.
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The application deadline is Mar 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
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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 May 1, 2026. 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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