# The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship Fund

> Up to $1,500 from Community Foundation for Monterey County. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/the-matthew-paul-finnigan-memorial-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Community Foundation for Monterey County (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,500
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://cfmco.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Applicant must be on the Autism Spectrum and be a graduating senior or graduate of a California high school. Must demonstrate interest in psychiatry, psychology, statistics, chemistry, math, or autism research, or show interest in using their education to help adolescents on the Autism Spectrum.

## How to apply

Create a login on the foundation's scholarship portal to access and submit the separate online application for this program.

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