Outreach Scholarship

The SENIA Outreach Scholarship honors an individual or group who has a project with a financial need that will have a measurable impact in helping to promote inclusion in a current SENIA community. It celebrates the achievements of individuals with disabilities, encourages awareness of the abilities and aspirations of individuals with disabilities, and advocates on behalf of inclusion around the world.

Scholarship Details

Review Committee

5-7 selected SENIA members from around the world select one regional winner who fulfills SENIA’s mission. Specific focus include:

-Raising awareness of special needs
-Advocating for special needs individuals
-Individual commitment in raising awareness and advocacy
-Personal enthusiasm to complete the project
-Impact on a SENIA Local Chapter and its community

Benefits

-Invite to attend a special virtual awards ceremony and celebration at the next SENIA conference
-Receive a recipient certificate and monetary scholarship of 2,500USD towards a specified project
-Present a 10-minute (virtual) presentation at the next SENIA Conference.
-Featured on SENIA ‘s website, newsletter, podcast, and social media posts.
-Guest on SENIA’s podcast to share your inspirational story, the selected project and its impact on the community

Eligibility

-There is no minimum age requirement
-A specific, measurable project that impacts the special needs community
-Work with an organization eligible to receive funding. SENIA cannot send funds to an individual
-Be an active member in a current or new SENIA Local Chapter

Application Process

All nomination materials (including supporting documentation) must be submitted in English. You may use your native language with English translation.

All materials submitted become the property of SENIA and will not be returned.