Annual Allegra Ford Thomas $5,000 Scholarship

Published: 2016/08/22 - Updated: 2023/04/17
Author: National Center for Learning Disabilities - Contact: ncld.org
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Synopsis: $5,000 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD. The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded over two years ($2,500 each year) to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD.

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The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall.

The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who:

Demonstrates financial need
Participates in school and community activities
Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals
Articulates his or her challenges 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

To be eligible for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship, an applicant must:

Be a United States citizen
Submit current financial information
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 and/or ADHD in the fall.
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.

For further information visit: https://www.ncld.org/what-we-do/scholarships/allegra-ford-thomas-scholarship/

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