Learning Disabilities and College Scholarships: How to Find Opportunities?

As a student with a learning disability, I'm curious about scholarships geared towards students like me. Are there any specific scholarships or organizations I should look into that offer support and financial assistance?

As a student with a learning disability, you have several scholarship options that aim to assist and support your educational journey. Here are some renowned scholarships and organizations to consider:

1. Anne Ford Scholarship: A scholarship program by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), providing $10,000 over four years to high school seniors with a documented learning disability who will be pursuing a bachelor's degree.

2. Landmark College: They offer scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per year for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Landmark College specializes in educating students who learn differently.

3. P. Buckley Moss Society Endowed Scholarship: This one provides $1,000 to one or more high school seniors with learning disabilities and a passion for the visual arts.

4. Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award: This is organized by Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student who has excelled in some significant way—academically, in the arts, in an athletic field or, for instance, as an advocate or role model for other LD kids.

5. Joseph James Morelli Scholarship: This scholarship is for students with dyslexia (or a similar reading and/or language-based disability) who plan to study STEM-related fields. The award varies based on the individual's demonstrated need.

As the availability of scholarships can change year to year, I recommend that you also use scholarship search engines like Appily, which lets you filter scholarships by disability. Reach out to organizations specific to learning disabilities (like the International Dyslexia Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities or Learning Disabilities Association of America) as they may also know about smaller, more specialized scholarships. Lastly, don't forget to check if any local groups offer scholarships for students with learning disabilities, as these might have less competition. Even though looking for scholarships takes time, keep persisting and you'll likely find something that suits you. Good luck!