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NDSC Scholarship Application

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) is committed to empowering, educating, and enhancing families in our community. We believe every family should have access to the life-changing education, community connection, and advocacy opportunities offered at the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Annual Conference. To help make this possible, DSACO is proud to offer scholarships for families to attend the 2026 NDSC Conference.

About the Scholarship

The DSACO NDSC Conference Scholarship provides financial assistance to families who would otherwise be unable to participate in the 2026 NDSC Conference. Scholarships may cover conference registration fees for family members attending. Limited support for travel or lodging may also be available depending on funding.

Who Can Apply

Any DSACO-affiliated family of an individual with Down syndrome who demonstrates financial need is encouraged to apply. Priority consideration may be given to:

  • First-time NDSC Conference attendees

  • Families experiencing financial hardship

  • Single-parent households

  • Families with multiple individuals with Down syndrome

All eligible families are welcome to apply by January 31, 2026.

What the Scholarship Covers

Scholarship awards may include:

  • Registration for the General Conference

  • Registration for the Youth & Adults Conference or Kids’ Camp (if applicable)

  • Limited assistance for travel or lodging (based on available funds)

Families receiving a scholarship may be responsible for any additional expenses not included in the award.

Application Requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Basic family information and details about the individual with Down syndrome

  • A brief statement of financial need

  • A short explanation of how attending the NDSC Conference would benefit their family

  • Agreement to complete a short follow-up or reflection after the conference at the DSACO Back to School Bash in August

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by DSACO staff and/or the scholarship committee. Decisions will be based on financial need, clarity of application, and available funding. Families will be notified via email once selections are made.

DSACO’s Commitment

DSACO believes that every family should have the chance to learn, grow, and connect with the national Down syndrome community. By offering these scholarships, we aim to remove financial barriers and ensure our families can experience the incredible support, resources, and community the NDSC Conference provides.

We look forward to supporting families on their journey to the 2026 NDSC Conference!

Application closes January 31, 2026.

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Email *
First Name 
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Last Name *
Phone Number *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Select Relationship to individual with Down syndrome. *
Please list additional attendees (if any) and their relationship to the individual with Down syndrome.  *
Please put N/A if not applicable.
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Describe how Down syndrome has impacted you. *
What do you and/or your family hope to gain from this convention? *
How have you impacted your community about awareness of Down syndrome and/or persons with special needs? *
How long have you been a member of DSACO? *
Have you attended a national convention in the past? *
Have you received convention assistance from DSACO to attend a national convention previously? *
If yes to either question above, please list the conventions attended with the year and whether assistance was received. Please also include how you shared with DSACO about the last convention. *
Is there anything else you would like to share about you or your family to receive this scholarship? *
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