The Anne Ford Scholarship

$10,000

November 13, 2018

Awards Available: 1

Scholarship Description

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 who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program in the fall.

Eligibility:
-Be a United States citizen
-Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor's degree program in the fall
-Have an overall 3.0 GPA
-Demonstrate financial need
-Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability

Please Note: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

Contact

Natalie Tamburello

afscholarship@ncld.org

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Sara R on 7/3/2018 8:09:21 PM

What do you consider as financial need? My parents make decent money but have told me I will have to pay for most of my education.

Natasha F on 2/26/2018 3:59:39 PM

Hello - My son has dyslexia and has been accepted to top notch engineering schools but they all come at a hefty price tag. What exactly does demonstrated financial need mean?

Victoria B on 2/25/2018 9:03:26 PM

Can you please advise what would demonstrate financial need?

Keith P on 11/3/2015 2:43:34 PM

I am interested in this scholarship because I would like to advance my skills to be the next further leader.

jamishea j on 8/11/2015 5:39:47 PM

I'm interested this scholarship because I really do need this.

Jessica S on 11/18/2011 2:52:23 PM

This is a great opportunity for students like me with ADHD & an additional LD! I'm looking forward to working on my application.

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