National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community, providing practical resources, and influencing policy so people with learning and attention differences can thrive. Each year NCLD recognizes students and leaders through scholarships and awards that honor achievements and advance more equitable opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. Eligibility (general) - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. - Enrollment in an eligible postsecondary program must begin in the fall following graduation. - A documented learning disability (LD) is required. Applicants who have ADHD in addition to a documented LD are encouraged to apply. Anne Ford Scholarship - Award total: $10,000, disbursed as $2,500 per year for four years. - Intended for a graduating high school senior who will enroll full time in a bachelor’s degree program in the fall. - Documentation of a learning disability is required; applicants with ADHD who also have an LD are encouraged to apply. Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship - Award total: $5,000, delivered as $2,500 per year for two years. - Intended for a graduating high school senior who will begin in the fall at a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with disabilities. - A documented learning disability is required; applicants with ADHD plus an LD are encouraged to apply.
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