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Arc of Washington State I/DD Student Stipends
The Arc of Washington State Trust Fund offers a Student Stipend Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, awarding stipends of up to $5,000 to students preparing for careers in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The program is open to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full time at Washington State institutions who have demonstrated interest and experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Stipend funds support tuition, books, and general living expenses and are distributed in two installments. An initial payment is sent to the student’s university in the summer, with the remaining balance released in January following confirmation of full-time enrollment.
Application requirements include:
- A short essay describing interest in the I/DD field
- Academic background and immediate and long-term goals
- Two faculty endorsements
- Official transcripts
Key dates:
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026
- Award notifications: By April 30, 2026
The application form and full instructions are available ArcTrustFund.org
Questions about the stipend program may be directed to info@arctrustfund.org.
