Susie Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship
Susie Elizabeth was an incredible woman whose life mission was to help people with special needs, specifically autistic people.
Our world often isn't built to adequately address the needs of people with different abilities and limitations. As a result, academic spaces, professional opportunities, and even public infrastructure can be difficult and frustrating, holding people back from achieving their full potential. Empathetic and skilled professionals can make all the difference in helping people with special needs navigate the world and overcome the obstacles they face.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Susie Elizabeth by supporting students with special needs as they pursue their goals.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student in California or Hawaii who plans to work with individuals with autism in their career (speech therapy, applied behavioral analysis, occupational therapy, or special education) may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have worked in some way to support people with special needs during their life.
To apply, tell us what inspires you to work with individuals with autism and how you plan to help autistic individuals 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 Mar 17, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 17, 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 Apr 17, 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 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.