The Synchrony Tech Scholarship
Opens Jan 4 2024 10:00 AM (EST)
Deadline Dec 31 2024 11:59 PM (EST)
$500.00 to $5,000.00
Description

Welcome! Below is the application for OAR's 2024 Synchrony Tech Scholarship. 

The Synchrony Tech Scholarship supports autistic adults pursuing technology-related courses or training to advance their careers. Applicants must complete courses and certifications through an accredited university or program. Third-party vendor certificates (i.e., Coursera, etc.) will not be accepted.

See previously funded courses and certifications here.

Funding: Scholarship award amounts will depend on the technology-related certification program but can range from $500 to $5,000. Funds can be applied to cover tuition and/or program-related expenses.

Eligibility: 

  • Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who are eligible to work in the United States

  • Have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis

  • The selected certification program must start at least 90 days after application submission and be able to be completed in approximately 2 years of the award date

  • Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website

  • Cannot be a previous recipient of the Synchrony Tech Scholarship

Please refer to this checklist to ensure you meet the requirements and that your program is eligible for the Synchrony Tech Scholarship.

Application: You do not need to complete this application all in one sitting. You may save the application as a draft until it is complete and then submit it when you are done. The application includes the following: 

  • Basic demographic information

  • Responses to essay questions - (written answers, audio recording, or slideshow are accepted)

  • Program description and cost breakdown from the program website, as well as course schedule (if available)

  • Resume upload (Optional)

  • A letter of recommendation from a non-relative

Scholarship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. However, priority review dates are May 1 and October 1.

Note: You do not need to include proof of diagnosis with the application. OAR will only require proof of diagnosis from applicants identified as finalists. However, each applicant should review the Proof of Diagnosis Checklist on OAR’s website before applying to ensure that they will have the required documentation if chosen as a finalist. Proof of diagnosis is based on diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), either DSM-IV or DSM-V.

Scholarship recipients will have the option to be paired with a mentor from Synchrony who can support the recipient through the certification process and provide guidance on how to enter the tech sector. 

For more information on any of OAR's scholarships, please refer to our Scholarships page or our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If you have further questions, please contact scholarship@researchautism.org or call (703) 517-8736.

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The Synchrony Tech Scholarship


Welcome! Below is the application for OAR's 2024 Synchrony Tech Scholarship. 

The Synchrony Tech Scholarship supports autistic adults pursuing technology-related courses or training to advance their careers. Applicants must complete courses and certifications through an accredited university or program. Third-party vendor certificates (i.e., Coursera, etc.) will not be accepted.

See previously funded courses and certifications here.

Funding: Scholarship award amounts will depend on the technology-related certification program but can range from $500 to $5,000. Funds can be applied to cover tuition and/or program-related expenses.

Eligibility: 

  • Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who are eligible to work in the United States

  • Have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis

  • The selected certification program must start at least 90 days after application submission and be able to be completed in approximately 2 years of the award date

  • Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website

  • Cannot be a previous recipient of the Synchrony Tech Scholarship

Please refer to this checklist to ensure you meet the requirements and that your program is eligible for the Synchrony Tech Scholarship.

Application: You do not need to complete this application all in one sitting. You may save the application as a draft until it is complete and then submit it when you are done. The application includes the following: 

  • Basic demographic information

  • Responses to essay questions - (written answers, audio recording, or slideshow are accepted)

  • Program description and cost breakdown from the program website, as well as course schedule (if available)

  • Resume upload (Optional)

  • A letter of recommendation from a non-relative

Scholarship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. However, priority review dates are May 1 and October 1.

Note: You do not need to include proof of diagnosis with the application. OAR will only require proof of diagnosis from applicants identified as finalists. However, each applicant should review the Proof of Diagnosis Checklist on OAR’s website before applying to ensure that they will have the required documentation if chosen as a finalist. Proof of diagnosis is based on diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), either DSM-IV or DSM-V.

Scholarship recipients will have the option to be paired with a mentor from Synchrony who can support the recipient through the certification process and provide guidance on how to enter the tech sector. 

For more information on any of OAR's scholarships, please refer to our Scholarships page or our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If you have further questions, please contact scholarship@researchautism.org or call (703) 517-8736.

Value

$500.00 to $5,000.00

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Opens
Jan 4 2024 10:00 AM (EST)
Deadline
Dec 31 2024 11:59 PM (EST)