I'm heading into my senior year and I have a disability. I've heard there might be specific scholarships available for students like me, but I'm not sure where to start looking. Does anyone know of any good resources or organizations that offer scholarships specifically for disabled students? I'm trying to plan financially for college, and any advice on special opportunities would be super helpful.
Absolutely, there are numerous scholarships specifically designed for students with disabilities. Here are a few starting points:
1. The Anne Ford Scholarship: This is awarded by the National Center for Learning Disabilities to a high school senior with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD.
2. The 1800wheelchair.com Scholarship: This is a bi-annual program that grants scholarships to students who have mobility disabilities.
3. The Ability Center Scholarship Program: This organization offers several scholarships to students with disabilities who reside in certain counties in Ohio.
4. The Google Lime Scholarship Program: Google partnered with Lime Connect to offer scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing degrees in computer science or a related field.
5. The American Autism Association also has a scholarship program.
One important thing to remember is to reach out to your college's financial aid office or office for students with disabilities. They can likely direct you to other scholarships offered specifically at your institution or provide guidance on applications.
It is also a good idea to check out resources like the Disability Scholarship Directory from disability.gov. This directory lists numerous scholarships offered specifically to students with specific disabilities. Also note that some scholarships may be based not only on your disability but also on your chosen field of study, so don't forget to search out those opportunities as well. Keep in mind that application processes may involve writing about how your disability has shaped your identity or influenced your academic career.
I hope this gives you a good place to start, good luck with your scholarship search!
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