As a student with dyslexia, I'm beginning to explore scholarship options for college. Are there specific scholarships available for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia?
Absolutely, there are numerous scholarships available specifically designed for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. A few ones worth checking out include:
1. "The Anne Ford Scholarship": This scholarship is offered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It's a $10,000 award, disbursed over four years, for a high school senior with a documented learning disability who is pursuing post-secondary education.
2. "The Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship": Also, offered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, this is a $5,000 scholarship, disbursed over 2 years, awarded to a high school senior with a learning disability who is pursuing vocational or technical training or a specialized program.
3. "RiSE Scholarship Foundation Awards": RiSE offers various scholarships to students with recognized learning disabilities and disorders. The awards range from $500 to $2,500 and are meant to assist and reward students who've shown determination and perseverance in overcoming their learning disability.
4. "Joseph James Morelli Scholarship": This scholarship is for high school and college students with dyslexia, or a similar reading and/or language-based disability, who are pursuing a career in a STEM field.
Remember, these are just a few examples. There are several more scholarships available based on different criteria, so it is essential to conduct extensive research into all options.
Furthermore, local organizations or clubs in your community may also offer scholarships, and your high school counselor might have more information about these local opportunities too.
Also, remember to look at specific colleges' scholarship offerings, as some have aid or scholarships designated for students with learning disabilities.
Best of luck in your scholarship search! It may take time and patience, but there are resources out there for students with dyslexia.
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