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NEXT for AUTISM

NEXT for AUTISM Fellows
Individual applicants can apply.
Opens Jan 8 2026 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline Mar 9 2026 11:59 PM (EDT)
Description

NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS is an employment-based scholarship program for health and human services students that combines tuition assistance with paid work experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) assisting neurodivergent adults.

How do I know if I qualify for a NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS Scholarship??
You may qualify if you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below.

  • Are you an undergraduate or graduate student attending one of the following institutions (education partners)?
    Montclair State University, University Illinois Chicago, Hunter College, Mercy University, PACE University, LaSalle University, Ramapo College of NJ, Seton Hall University, Temple University
  • Are you pursuing a degree in a Health or Human Services field?
  • Are you currently working as a DSP and looking to go back to school?
  • Are you interested and able to work 800 hours annually earning paid, hands-on experience supporting autistic adults while in school?


For full FAQs and eligibility requirements visit online here. 

Apply

NEXT for AUTISM Fellows


NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS is an employment-based scholarship program for health and human services students that combines tuition assistance with paid work experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) assisting neurodivergent adults.

How do I know if I qualify for a NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS Scholarship??
You may qualify if you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below.

  • Are you an undergraduate or graduate student attending one of the following institutions (education partners)?
    Montclair State University, University Illinois Chicago, Hunter College, Mercy University, PACE University, LaSalle University, Ramapo College of NJ, Seton Hall University, Temple University
  • Are you pursuing a degree in a Health or Human Services field?
  • Are you currently working as a DSP and looking to go back to school?
  • Are you interested and able to work 800 hours annually earning paid, hands-on experience supporting autistic adults while in school?


For full FAQs and eligibility requirements visit online here. 

Apply
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Individual applicants can apply.
Opens
Jan 8 2026 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline
Mar 9 2026 11:59 PM (EDT)

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