Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

Publish Date : 2016/08/22
Author : National Center for Learning Disabilities
Contact : ncld.org

Synopsis:

$2,500 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD.

Main Document

The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 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.

FAQ: www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/faq/

Apply: apply.ncld.org/

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Cite:Journal: <i>Disabled World</i>. Language: English. Author: National Center for Learning Disabilities. Electronic Publication Date: 2016/08/22. Last Revised Date: 2016/08/22. Reference Title: "<i>Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship</i>", Source: <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/afts.php">Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship</a>. Abstract: $2,500 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD. Retrieved 2019-08-24, from https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/afts.php - Reference Category Number: DW#323-12328.