The Schwallie Family Scholarship supports students attending two- or four-year universities. Schwallie applicants typically pursue degrees at four-year universities. Students attending two-year universities with the intention of completing a four-year degree also typically apply to the Schwallie Scholarship. Many applicants with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome choose to apply for this program. For Schwallie Family Scholarship applicants, a letter of recommendation from a non-relative is not required. Nonetheless, it is highly recommended as an additional source of information for the Scholarship Review Panel. Due to the sensitive nature of medical information and the volume of applications the OAR receives, the application process assumes the applicant has an autism diagnosis from a licensed medical professional. Once the finalists are identified, OAR requires each applicant to submit copies of the medical documentation that established their autism diagnosis. This is not part of the application process. Before applying, however, each applicant should review the proof of diagnosis criteria to include: clearly stated diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; diagnosis conducted by a licensed medical professional; and information about testing or evaluations conducted by the medical professional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Organization for Autism Research for more information.