Scholarship Opportunities

Supporting the academic goals of New Jersey students with disabilities.

Family Resource Network offers scholarships to support New Jersey high school seniors with disabilities as they pursue their educational and career goals. These $1,000 scholarships provide financial support for students with autism, epilepsy, or visual impairments who plan to attend college or vocational programs. These scholarships are administered by the Family Resource Network and its affiliates, including Autism Family Services of New Jersey and Epilepsy Services of New Jersey. Applications close on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Eligibility

New Jersey high school seniors with a diagnosis of autism, epilepsy, or who are Blind or visually impaired, who plan to further their education.

Service Location

Statewide

Available Scholarships for New Jersey Students with Disabilities

The Family Resource Network offers several scholarship opportunities for New Jersey students with disabilities pursuing college or vocational education.

  • Autism Scholarship
    For New Jersey high school graduates with a diagnosis of autism who are pursuing post-secondary education at a college or vocational program.
  • Epilepsy Scholarship
    For New Jersey high school graduates with a diagnosis of epilepsy who are pursuing post-secondary education at a college or vocational program.
  • Blind & Visually Impaired Scholarship
    For New Jersey high school graduates who are blind or visually impaired and pursuing post-secondary education at a college or vocational program.

Who Is Eligible for These Scholarships

  • High school seniors and recent graduates who meet the eligibility criteria for each scholarship
  • New Jersey residents

Autism Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Autism who plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Autism Family Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Applications close on April 24, 2026.

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: (800) 372-6510

Blind and Visually Impaired Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors who are blind or visually impaired and plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Family Resource Network, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Applications close on April 24, 2026.

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: (800) 372-6510

Epilepsy Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors withEpilepsywho plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Applications close on April 24, 2026.

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: (800) 372-6510

Autism Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Autism who plan to further their education.

Final awards will be made by Autism Family Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards.

Blind and Visually Impaired Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors who are blind or visually impaired and plan to further their education.

Final awards will be made by Family Resource Network, which reserves the right not to make any awards.

Epilepsy Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with epilepsy who plan to further their education.


Final awards will be made by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards.

How It Works

  • Applications are submitted online
  • Application deadlines are posted annually on our website
  • Recipients are selected through a competitive review process

Why These Scholarships Matter

Education opens doors to opportunity. These scholarships help New Jersey students with disabilities pursue their academic goals, build meaningful careers, and achieve greater independence.

Ready to Apply?

Visit: familyresourcenetwork.org
Check our website for current application deadlines and eligibility details.

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