Scholarships for Students with LD

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships 

Anne Ford Scholarship: 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2013.  

The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2014. The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy
• Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Participates in school and community activities
• Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals
• Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with LD
• Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD
   

To be eligible for the 2013-2014 Anne Ford Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2014 Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) Demonstrate financial need Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Be a United States citizen

Requirements to apply include: Application form Personal statement High school transcript Three letters of recommendation Financial statement Standardized test scores Proof of LD Download the Anne Ford Scholarship Application.

 

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship: 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2013.  

The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2014. The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and recognizes the need for self-advocacy
• Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals despite the challenges of LD
• Participates in school and community activities
• Demonstrates financial need

To be eligible for the 2013-2014 Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2014 Demonstrate financial need Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Be a United States citizen

Requirements to apply include: Application form, including structured question-and-answer section High school transcript Three letters of recommendation Financial statement Proof of LD Download the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship Application.