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Austin Davenport Memorial Scholarship for NDSC Youth & Adults Conference

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Funding Amount

Up to 10 scholarships for conference attendance

Deadline

June 11, 2026

64 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Austin Davenport Memorial Scholarship for NDSC Youth & Adults Conference

Funder: Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Geographic Scope: Serves individuals in North Texas with Down syndrome

Focus Areas: Educational and empowering conference experience for self-advocates

Program Description

The Youth & Adults (Y&A) Conference is part of the NDSC Annual Convention, planned and presented by self-advocates (individuals with Down syndrome) for self-advocates. It is designed to be a fun, educational, empowering, and inspiring experience.

Thanks to a generous donation honoring Austin Davenport, the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas awards scholarships to help individuals with Down syndrome attend this national conference.

    Eligibility

  • Ages: 15 years of age or older
  • Residency: North Texas area (implied)
  • Status: Must have Down syndrome

    Award Details

  • Number of Scholarships: Up to 10 individuals per year
  • What is Covered: Conference attendance for the NDSC Youth & Adults Conference

    Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Jennifer Ford
  • Organization: Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
  • Phone: (214) 267-1374
  • Email: info@downsyndromedallas.org
  • Address: 1651 N. Collins Blvd., Suite 170, Richardson, TX 75080

Additional Resources

Full NDSC Convention details including schedule, sessions, and additional conference options available at: https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/youth-adults-conference/

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: Friday, June 11 (annually)

Steps:
1. Complete the Austin Davenport Memorial Scholarship application
2. Submit application no later than the June 11 deadline
3. Contact Jennifer Ford with questions

Required Materials:

  • Completed Austin Davenport Memorial Scholarship application form
  • Application Format: Not specified in available information

    Submission Method: Not specified in available information

    Note: Complete details regarding the scholarship and application process can be found on the program page (specific URL not provided in source material).

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    developmental-disabilitiesyouth-programs

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