The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall.
Scholarship Details
- $10,000 scholarship awarded to one recipient
- Funds distributed over four years ($2,500 annually)
- Supports students pursuing a full-time bachelor’s degree program
- Must be used at an accredited four-year college or university
- Applicants must submit FAFSA information and Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must be accepted to or enrolling in a full-time four-year undergraduate program
- Must have a documented learning disability (LD), including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, specific learning disability, or reading/writing/math disabilities
- Students with co-occurring conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) are eligible if they also have a qualifying LD
Application Process
- Complete the online Anne Ford Scholarship application
- Submit documentation verifying a diagnosed learning disability
- Provide FAFSA
- Submit at least one letter of recommendation
- Respond to three personal questions via text, video, or audio format
- Ensure all materials are submitted before the application deadline
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who also have a learning disability, are encouraged to apply.