UD Center for Disabilities Studies & JPMorgan Chase partner to create Spectrum Scholars
September 24, 2018
JPMorgan Chase and the University of Delaware have partnered to launch the Spectrum Scholars program, expanding support for UD students with autism to empower them to have greater opportunities for fulfilling careers. UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies will oversee Spectrum Scholars, a college-to-career program providing support and opportunities to students with autism majoring in Computer and Information Science (CIS) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). High school students will be able to apply to the Spectrum Scholars program for enrollment in the Fall of 2019. Read more about the Spectrum Scholars program at UDaily See media coverage of the program’s launch:
- Delaware Business Times: University of Delaware launches program for students with autism
- Delaware Online: People with autism have plenty to offer companies, with the right support
- Delaware News Now: Chase announces 10-year grant for UD students in tech fields with autism
- Newark Post: Program will help UD students with autism pursue careers