Inclusive Scholarship Program

Overview 

What: Scholarship program providing financial assistance to people with IDD wishing to pursue college courses and/or career training classes.

Three Graces will partner with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Texas to create opportunities to attend college courses, career training courses and/or summer programs to encourage sociability.

Who: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Texas

When: Once accepted into the program, the candidate will meet quarterly during the school year with Three Graces staff to create educational plan and funding opportunities.

Where: Virtually and In Person

Scholarship Participants will meet with Three Graces and develop a custom plan for their college and/or career training program. Three graces will meet with each participant quarterly to discuss their progress and any additional resources the program can provide. These meetings will be set once the initial schools have been chosen.

 Guidelines

The objective of the program is:

1. Work with school administration, staff and students to create a successful environment for the students.

2. Work with local companies to provide up-to-date career training opportunities and information on integrated employment. 

3. Work with high schools and transition programs to educate students and parents on opportunities of continued education through Three Graces.

4. Create resources for the students to access educational materials, programs, activities, and educational speakers on the topics of awareness, acceptance and inclusion.

5. Upon completion of their educational program, work with participant to find integrated employment within their field of study.

Three Graces will select scholarship participants quarterly, based on an application process that will be open year-round. Once selected, Three Graces staff and/or volunteers will meet with each scholarship recipient and develop a personalized plan to meet goals of educational success.

Download the application and submit it to grant@three-graces.org. The student may attach any additional materials it would like, such as photos, videos, etc. The only required document to be considered is the application. There is no deadline. Board meets quarterly.