The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, supports students on the Autism Spectrum. To qualify, applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of a California high school. Candidates must also demonstrate an interest in psychiatry, psychology, statistics, chemistry, math, or autism research. Alternatively, they can qualify by showing an interest in using their college education to help adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. Preference is given to individuals who have participated in activities that assist other youth on the spectrum. The program provides a $1,500 award to selected recipients. While the scholarship application is managed directly through the foundation's online portal, students are generally encouraged to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to establish their overall financial aid profile. For current dates and deadlines, applicants should consult the official page.