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 disabilities in the fall.
Eligibility
- High school senior
- Enrolling in or accepted to a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with disabilities in the fall.
- Must have a documented learning disability. Students with ADHD and a LD are encouraged to apply.
NCLD requires proof of your learning disability at the time of application. Acceptable forms of documentation include school documentation—e.g., an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a formal document from your school psychologist, school counselor, or a licensed psychologist/psychiatrist.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must complete an online application.
- Applicants must also submit their FAFSA information and detailed Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), at least one recommendation, and responses to 3 personal questions
- The 3 personal questions can be answered in text, video, or audio format.
Previous scholarship winners are from diverse backgrounds across the United States . Some are school leaders, artists, academically gifted, self-starters, and fighting to beat the odds. The main things we look for in our applications is a compelling narrative about you as a potential leader for individuals with learning disabilities. You don’t need to have the best grades or be the best athlete, but show a desire to give back and do good for others.
lease review each section of the application to ensure you are able to retrieve all of the materials before the deadline.