Kelly Law Autism Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Kelly Law Team
Overview
The Kelly Law Team is sponsoring an educational scholarship aimed at supporting students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The scholarship provides a targeted financial incentive to help recipients continue their education beyond the secondary level. The award is intended to reduce a portion of tuition costs and encourage pursuit of degree, certificate, or vocational goals. Applicants may use the scholarship at an accredited post-secondary institution of their choice.
Description: A contest-sponsored scholarship awarded to a person diagnosed with ASD to support post-secondary education.
Award Value: $1,000 paid directly toward the winner’s tuition at an eligible college, graduate program, trade (vocational) school, or junior college.
- Single, tuition-specific scholarship of $1,000
- Open to individuals diagnosed with ASD pursuing post-secondary education
- Funds are disbursed directly to the educational institution
Eligibility
Eligibility is straightforward and focused on ensuring the award reaches individuals diagnosed with autism who intend to pursue further education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Enrollment in a program is not required at the time of application. The sponsor may request documentation to verify the ASD diagnosis as part of the selection process.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, diagnosed with autism, and planning to continue education beyond high school; verification of diagnosis may be requested.
- Citizenship requirement: United States
- Must have an ASD diagnosis
- No prior or current enrollment required
Application and Award Process
Applicants must complete and submit the application by the stated December deadline; incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. The application requires a brief statement (~100 words) explaining how continuing education advances the applicant’s career goals, and an optional second statement describing how autism has affected their educational path. The Kelly Law Team will select the winner at its sole discretion and will announce the recipient in January 2027. Content generated by artificial intelligence is not acceptable and will result in disqualification.
Application Timeline: Complete application must be received on or before the December due date; winner announced January 2027.
Submission Requirements: Include a ~100-word career-impact statement; an optional statement about autism’s impact is permitted; AI-written content is prohibited.
- Submit full application by the December deadline
- Provide required ~100-word statement; optional additional statement allowed
- Winner announced in January 2027; selection at the firm’s discretion
History of the Award
The scholarship program has been part of the Kelly Law Team’s community involvement since 2015. This cycle represents the sixth time the firm is awarding the scholarship to an individual diagnosed with autism. The initiative reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to support educational access for people with ASD. Historical continuity demonstrates a sustained focus on educational outreach and inclusion.
History of the Award: Established in 2015 and awarded multiple times, this is the sixth award cycle supporting students diagnosed with autism.
- Program in place since 2015
- Sixth award cycle focused on ASD recipients
- Part of the firm’s long-term community engagement efforts