2027 James F. Reville Scholarship Application Survey

Scholarship for Full Time College Students in a Program Related to the Field of Intellectual or Other Developmental Disabilities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 12, 2027

About the Scholarship: Two scholarships in the amount of $3,000 are presented annually to students accepted or enrolled into a full-time education program. The scholarship is distributed to the selected recipients in installments. Up to $1,500 per semester may be distributed any year the student is enrolled in college. Funds are distributed as a reimbursement of expenses via direct deposit. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship was awarded. Proof of full-time student status and expenses must be provided to request a distribution.

About James F. Reville: This scholarship honors James F. Reville, in recognition of his dedication to bettering the lives of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Mr. Reville was one of The Arc New York’s most respected Presidents, serving the Association from 1965 to 1969. He served as President of the Welfare League Chapter of The Arc New York, from 1963 to 1964, was a member of the Association’s Board of Directors for many years and served as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the national association, The Arc. In 1970, NYS Governor Nelson Rockefeller appointed Mr. Reville to the Advisory Council on Mental Retardation Facilities and to the Developmental Disabilities Council.

Eligibility Criteria:

Student must be accepted into a degree program related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities at the time of application.
Student must be a New York State resident
Students currently receiving a scholarship through The Arc New York are not eligible to be selected to receive additional scholarships and should not apply

Application Requirements:

Completed application
One signed letter of recommendation from an Academic Instructor. The letter must be written for and in relation to the scholarship application and must be written on college/education program letterhead. Letters not meeting these criteria will not be considered for review

1.Contact Information(Required.)

Name

College/University

Permanent Address

Permanent Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

2.Have you previously been selected to recieve a scholarship through The Arc New York?(Required.)

Yes

3.If so, in what year was it awarded?

4.Please describe your education plans. How will your continued education positively impact your involvement in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities?(Required.)

5.Describe your experiences with people who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Please include both volunteer and employment or academic experiences.(Required.)

6.Please provide a brief statement indicating how you became interested in becoming a professional in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.(Required.)

7.Describe your most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your field of study and future goals.(Required.)

8.What do you feel is the most important issue facing the I/DD field today? If you had the power to impact this issue in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?(Required.)

9.Upload Letter of Recommendation

If you don't have a digital copy of your letter available at this time, you can email or mail it separately to the address below

No file chosen

10.Digital Signature - Please type your full name and the date into the field below as your electronic signature (ex. Jane Doe, 11/21/26)(Required.)

All fields must be completed for the application to be considered.

Please send any additional documentation to The Arc New York State Office via email.

Email questions and additional application materials to scholarships@thearcny.org