Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship

Are you a college student with Down syndrome? Apply for a Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship and you could receive between $1,000 and $10,000 for your academic year!

Application Instructions

We’re on a mission to help as many college students with Down syndrome as possible to achieve their goals of higher education and independence! Ready to apply and take the next step toward your dream? Please read the instructions carefully before completing your application! Remember, Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarships range between $1,000 and $10,000 and must be utilized in full within one academic year.

Eligibility Requirements for Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarships

Who can apply for a Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship? You can apply if you:

• Have Down syndrome
• Are at least 18 years old, or will turn 18 by August 1 of the application year
• Plan to enroll or continue your enrollment in a post-secondary course or program that will enhance your life through employment skills, independent living or life skills, or interests in any other areas (see more information under “Scholarship Expense Criteria” online)
• Can share copies of your high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of completion), your latest high school transcript if you’re graduating this spring, or proof of acceptance to or current enrollment in a post-secondary program

If you’ve already been awarded a Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship in the past, you can apply for another scholarship as soon as the following year, as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements!

Scholarship Expense Criteria

• Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition at a U.S.-based university, community college, or post-secondary institution. This can include institutes of technology, vocational schools, and trade schools; this can also include certificate, degree, and non-degree programs.
• Scholarship funds can be used for housing, food, or transportation ONLY if these costs are included in the tuition fee. We cannot make separate payments to cover these accommodations.
• Up to 10% of scholarship funds awarded may be used for textbooks and other coursework-related supplies, if needed.
• Enrichment classes in the arts qualify for funding if they are certified programs. Examples of qualifying enrichment classes include painting or film production classes or workshops. Please email Liz@rubysrainbow.org with any questions regarding qualifying enrichment classes. Currently, classes based on physical activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, or dance classes, don’t qualify for funding.