I'm a student with a disability and interested in knowing if there are scholarships catered to individuals like me. Any advice on where I could find this information or specific scholarships to consider?
Sure, there are indeed scholarships specifically intended for students with disabilities. Both non-profit organizations and colleges themselves often offer these scholarships. Here are a few examples:
1. The Anne Ford Scholarship: This is offered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities to high school seniors who will be attending a four-year bachelor's degree program.
2. The Google Lime Scholarship: Google, in partnership with Lime Connect, offers scholarships for students with disabilities who are pursuing a degree in computer science or a closely related field.
3. Microsoft’s Disability Scholarship: This scholarship is for high school seniors living with a disability who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a declared major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, or business.
4. Ruby's Rainbow Scholarships: Ruby's Rainbow grants scholarships to students with Down Syndrome who are seeking post-secondary education.
The scholarships listed above are just a few examples of the many opportunities available. For a more extensive list of scholarships, you can use scholarship database platforms like Appily, Fastweb, or Peterson's. You just need to set the appropriate filters for your specific situation. Lastly, don’t forget to check your specific college’s scholarship page or financial aid office to see if they offer their own set of scholarships for students with disabilities.
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