Scholarships & Awards

To be eligible for our scholarships, you must have documentation of a “specific learning disability” (LD) such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia and/or documentation of a diagnosis of ADHD. You are welcome to apply if you have a specific learning disability and/or ADHD and other disorders that impact learning as long as you provide current documentation of LD and/or ADHD.

You should only apply for one scholarship. Please select the scholarship that best fits your post-high-school plan. If you plan to attend a four-year college, apply for the Anne Ford Scholarship. If you plan to attend a two-year community college, vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD, apply for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship.

To be eligible for our scholarships, you must have documentation of a “specific learning disability” (LD) such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia and/or documentation of a diagnosis of ADHD. You are welcome to apply if you have a specific learning disability and/or ADHD in addition to other disorders that impact learning, as long as you provide current documentation of LD and/or ADHD.

Yes, students must submit their current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for either scholarship.

Please submit your most recent IEP, 504 plan, or assessment/evaluation report. You may also submit a letter from a school administrator noting your learning disability and any accommodations you receive in school. If you have a diagnosis of ADHD, you can submit verification of the diagnosis from the physician who treats you.

If you have questions about whether your documentation is sufficient, please email us at info@ncld.org.

No. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors intending to enroll in a post-secondary program in the fall following graduation.

Check out SwiftStudent to understand the financial aid appeal process to request money for costs related to your disability.