The following scholarships are awarded every winter:
Dinē Barclay Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a self-advocate or their family member to attend the National APSE Conference.
Chuck Sheehan Scholarship
These funds are available in the amount of $1500 to an individual with a disability. The Sheehan Scholarship will be awarded each year to an individual with a disability seeking higher learning. The award criteria are listed below: The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited program. The recipient must have a disability. The recipient must provide proof of registration in the training program. This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1500.00. Recipients may re-apply any year they are enrolled in school Award will be paid directly to the training program.
For more information about these scholarships, contact Byron White at byron.white@mh.alabama.gov or 334-353-7713.