Scholarships & Awards
Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships and awards to individuals pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or a field related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities, and those who go above and beyond to improve this field.
JONATHAN WEINGOLD SCHOLARSHIP
For The Arc New York Chapter employees.
This $3,000 scholarship per recipient is presented annually to full-time Chapter employees who wish to further their education with the intention of contributing to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The scholarship is paid in two installments of $1,500, one per semester. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. Four scholarships are presented annually.
Applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.
ARTHUR W. PENSE SCHOLARSHIP
For nursing, physical or occupational therapy degree program students.
This $3,000 scholarship is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. One scholarship is presented annually.
Applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.
JAMES F. REVILLE SCHOLARSHIP
For full-time college students in a program related to the intellectual and developmental disability field such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, or psychology.
This $3,000 scholarship per recipient is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college in a program related to the field of intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. Two scholarships are presented annually.
Applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.
JOSEPH T. WEINGOLD SCHOLARSHIP
For students enrolled in a New York State degree program, leading to a special education certification.
This $3,000 scholarship per recipient is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. Two scholarships are presented annually.
Applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
