National Center for Learning Disabilities
Anne Ford Scholarship
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given over four years to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who plans to enroll in a full-time bachelor's degree program. The award supports students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to serving as a leader for individuals with learning disabilities.
Award
$10,000 ($2,500/year over four years)
Deadline
May 10 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due May 10 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (recommendation letters, interview, portfolio or video)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in a full-time bachelor's degree program in the fall
- Must have a documented learning disability (LD) (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, Specific Learning Disability, or a math, reading, or writing disability)
- Students with ADHD, Autism, or physical disabilities are eligible only if they also have a documented learning disability
- Financial need is factored into the selection process
What you'll need
- Proof of a documented learning disability (IEP or formal document from a school psychologist, school counselor, or licensed psychologist/psychiatrist) uploaded as a PDF
- FAFSA information and detailed Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
- At least one recommendation
- Responses to 3 personal questions (can be submitted in text, video, or audio format)
- Recorded video interview (for finalists)
How to apply
- Access the application portal hosted on Kaleidoscope
- Complete the multi-step online form, including the eligibility form, personal/family information, academic history, and accomplishments
- Upload required PDF proof of your learning disability
- Submit your FAFSA details, recommendation, and responses to the three personal questions
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/anne-ford-scholarship/
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- Summarized from ncld.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Center for Learning Disabilities before submitting.
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