Anne Ford Annual Learning Disability and Other Scholarships

Author: National Center for Learning Disabilities
Published: 2016/08/22 - Updated: 2023/04/17

Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications

Synopsis: $10,000 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in full-time bachelors degree program in the fall.

NCLD offers annual scholarships and awards that celebrate the work and achievements of those students and leaders working to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 with learning and attention issues.

Introduction

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 (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in the fall.

Main Content

The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her challenges 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 learning and attention issues
• Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with learning and attention issues
• Demonstrates financial need

To be eligible for the 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
• Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
• Submit current financial information
• Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports, and/or accommodations.
• Please note: LD and ADHD can co-occur with other issues such as speech/language, hearing and vision, and autism spectrum disorders; to be eligible candidates must provide documentation of a specific LD and/or ADHD.
• Be a United States citizen