Apply for a National Down Syndrome Society Scholarship Today!

The mission of our NDSS O’Neill Tabani Enrichment Fund is to offer financial assistance to young adults with Down syndrome – 18 and older – who are continuing to enrich their lives by taking classes or enrolling in postsecondary educational programs. The deadline is March 15, 2017.

Each applicant must:

• Have Down syndrome
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Demonstrate intent to enroll in a class or program that will enrich his or her life by helping to develop skills that will lead to employment or independent living, build life skills, or in some other way empower the individual to succeed

Grants

• A minimum of ten grants will be awarded in amounts not exceeding $5,000 per award

• The grant must be used to pay for the tuition for a course or postsecondary program at a local college, employment training or life skills program, or another institution that offers opportunities for growth

• The majority of the grant must be for tuition,however, funds can be used to help with books, transportation and other related supplies

NDSS #DSWORKS® Blake Pyron Entrepreneurship Scholarship 2017

• Have Down syndrome
• Be 18 years of age or older

• Tell us about why you want to start your own business
• Describe your entrepreneurship and the type of business you want to establish 
• Detail why are you so passionate about this adventure
• You must include your name, address, age, phone number and e-mail address in your application. Self-advocates may apply for themselves or have someone complete the application for them

Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship
Ethan Saylor lived his life to the fullest. Whether it was rocking out to music, working with law enforcement or playing the guitar, when Ethan wanted to do something, nothing stopped him. Each year at the Buddy Walk® on Washington, NDSS awards a $500 scholarship to an individual who embodies the same energy that Ethan embodied. The scholarship is designed to give individuals with Down syndrome a means to pursue their own passions, regardless of any perceived limitations. This award will be given to an individual who displays the same drive and determination to pursue their dreams. 

Each applicant must: 

• Have Down syndrome
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Intend to pursue a passion

To apply, in 500 words or less, tell us about your passions, dreams and how you would use the Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship to make your dreams a reality. In the application, please be sure to include your name, address, age, phone number and e-mail address. Self-advocates may apply for themselves or have someone else complete the application.

The deadline for applications has been extended to February 1, 2017. Please submit applications by e-mail to Kandi Pickard at kpickard@ndss.org. The scholarship will be awarded during the Buddy Walk® on Washington on April 4-5, 2017.