Post High School Scholarships

GRIT Post High School Scholarships are designed to open doors for autistic students to pursue higher education, vocational training, or career opportunities. By focusing on each student's unique strengths and potential, our scholarships help remove financial barriers, empowering students to realize their dreams, embrace independence, and thrive in their post-high school journeys. We believe every student has the ability to succeed and make an impact in their own way.
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Impact Statement for Post High School Scholarships

Families of autistic students face an overwhelming financial burden as they support their children’s journey through college transition programs. These programs provide essential support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in higher education and beyond. Yet, most of these students are not eligible for student loans and do not qualify to even apply for traditional scholarships because they are considered non-matriculated. This leaves families to bear the full cost of tuition, housing, and additional support services, often making the dream of higher education financially out of reach.

Cole and Matthew, two students in Syracuse University’s InclusiveU program, represent countless others who have worked tirelessly to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Cole’s determination to become a college athlete and Matthew’s passion for academics and inclusion show the immense potential of autistic students. But without financial assistance, students like them are at risk of being denied the opportunities they have worked so hard to access.

Your donation can make a life-changing impact. By supporting our program, you are helping to lift the financial burden off families and opening doors for autistic students to participate in transition programs that set them up for meaningful careers and independent living. With your partnership, we can ensure that students like Cole and Matthew not only have a place in higher education, but also the resources to thrive in it.

Impact Statement for Post High School Scholarships

Families of autistic students face an overwhelming financial burden as they support their children’s journey through college transition programs. These programs provide essential support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in higher education and beyond. Yet, most of these students are not eligible for student loans and do not qualify to even apply for traditional scholarships because they are considered non-matriculated. This leaves families to bear the full cost of tuition, housing, and additional support services, often making the dream of higher education financially out of reach.

Cole and Matthew, two students in Syracuse University’s InclusiveU program, represent countless others who have worked tirelessly to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Cole’s determination to become a college athlete and Matthew’s passion for academics and inclusion show the immense potential of autistic students. But without financial assistance, students like them are at risk of being denied the opportunities they have worked so hard to access.

Your donation can make a life-changing impact. By supporting our program, you are helping to lift the financial burden off families and opening doors for autistic students to participate in transition programs that set them up for meaningful careers and independent living. With your partnership, we can ensure that students like Cole and Matthew not only have a place in higher education, but also the resources to thrive in it.

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Angela Duckworth, bestselling author and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania defines GRIT as perseverance and passion towards long term goals. 

We believe Autistic Students are the true examples of GRIT. Their determination, courage, and perseverance redefine what it means to overcome challenges. It’s time to stop holding these students back with low expectations and start recognizing their limitless potential. Together we can advocate for a world that believes in ALL students’ strength and abilities. 

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