Unbound Potential Scholarship

The Unbound Potential Scholarship supports neurodivergent students who are pursuing their goals through nontraditional paths. This scholarship is designed to recognize and empower individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions by providing financial assistance without the usual academic requirements or lengthy essays. Our goal is to help unlock the unique, unbound potential in every student.

This scholarship is provided by The UP Foundation—a nonprofit foundation organized exclusively for charitable and education purposes. The foundation’s mission is to empower neurodivergent students by providing scholarships, resources, and advocacy that honor nontraditional education journeys and unlock lifelong potential.

Eligibility

  • Must have a diagnosed neurodivergent condition
  • Must be enrolled in college, trade school, or certificate program.
  • Must live in one of the counties of northwest or northeast Missouri listed below:
    Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain, Boone, Buchanan, Caldwell, Callaway, Carroll, Chariton, Clark, Clinton, Daviess, Dekalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Howard, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Nodaway, PIke, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Ray, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan, Worth

This scholarship will be awarded for up to two semesters ($500 per semester). Students must provide transcript reflecting successful completion of coursework to continue to receive the scholarship.

Funds will be sent directly to the school.

Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org with any questions.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
04/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship is intended for students who have a diagnosed neurodivergent condition (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). Please confirm if that applies to you.
  2. Please upload documentation of your neurodivergent condition.
  3. Would you like to briefly share anything about your journey, challenges, or strengths as a neurodivergent person? (optional)
  4. Tell us about your favorite hobbies, interests, or activities.
  5. What are your goals or dreams for the future?
  6. How would receiving this scholarship help you right now (Examples: tuition, fees, supplies, certification, assistive technology, etc.)?
  7. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the administrators of this scholarship and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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