DSA of NCI Enrichment Fund

Empowering People with Down Syndrome to Pursue Post-Secondary Education

 

After graduating high school, many young adults with Down syndrome are choosing to pursue post-secondary education or vocational training programs. These may include programs at community colleges, four-year universities, local vocational training programs, or any type of enrichment course that will help them prepare for their future. While they want to continue their education, they frequently do not have the financial means to do so and financial aid is rarely available. DSA of NCI is proud to facilitate and award scholarships to offer financial assistance toward continuing your education and encourages you to apply even if you are just thinking about applying to a program. The application deadline is March 1st, 2017.  

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Up to $1,000 in scholarships will be awarded

• The scholarship must be used to pay tuition or expenses toward college, employment training, life skills training, or another institution that offers opportunities for growth

Applicant must:

• Have Down syndrome and live in the DSA of NCI servicing area (see map below)

• Be a high school graduating senior or high school graduate

• Have enrolled or intend to enroll in a class or program that will enrich his or her life by helping to develop skills that can lead to employment, independent living, or in some way empower the individual to succeed.

 

Notification

You will be contacted if you have been awarded a scholarship.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about completing these applications, please contact DSA of NCI Education Chair, Ann Bailey at dsanorthcentraliowa@gmail.com.

 

 

 

DSA of NCI Scholarship Fund

Assisting Students Dedicated to Helping Individuals with Special Needs Achieve Their Education Goals

 

Enriching the lives of individuals with Down syndrome is part of the mission of our organization. We choose to give back to the communities in our servicing area by providing a scholarship to an individual pursuing education in a special needs field. DSA of NCI is proud to facilitate and award this scholarship to offer financial assistance towards your education and support your efforts in striving to make a difference. 
The application deadline is March 1st, 2017.  

 

Eligibility Requirements

• One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded

• The scholarship must be used to pay tuition or expenses toward college

Applicant must:

• Be a graduating senior or graduated from a DSA of NCI servicing area high school (see map below)

• Be pursing an education in a field that will benefit the special needs population such as special education, speech, occupational, or physical therapy, etc.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Be enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university 

 

Notification

You will be contacted if you have been awarded a scholarship.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about completing these applications, please contact DSA of NCI Education Chair, Ann Bailey at dsanorthcentraliowa@gmail.com.