I'm a high school junior with special needs, and I'm feeling a bit lost when it comes to finding college scholarships. Can anyone share advice or programs that cater specifically to students like me?
There are a good number of scholarships available specifically for students with special needs, and I'm glad to hear that you're already thinking ahead about your financial planning for college.
1. The "Anne Ford Scholarship": This program offers a $10,000 scholarship, disbursed over a four-year term, to a high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be attending a four-year bachelor's degree program.
2. "Organization for Autism Research (OAR)" Scholarships: These scholarships, worth various amounts, are designed to support those on the Autism Spectrum who are pursuing post-secondary education.
3. "Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship": This program, sponsored by Microsoft, awards $5,000 to a high school senior living with a disability who plans on attending a vocational or academic college and has a declared major in engineering, computer science, law, or a comparable field related to technology.
4. "Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarships": This program supports high school and college students who struggle with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia and who wish to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
5. "Incight Scholarship": This organization awards scholarships to students in Washington, Oregon, and California who live with disabilities including, but not limited to: Hearing impairment, Deafness, visual impairment, blindness, physical disabilities, systemic conditions, and cognitive, learning, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities.
Remember that scholarship requirements can vary, so be sure to read through each scholarship’s criteria carefully before applying. It's always a good idea to reach out to the organizations directly if you have any questions.
Finally, consider talking with the financial aid office of the colleges you're interested in. They may have additional resources or specific scholarships for students with special needs.
I hope you find these resources helpful. Best of luck in your scholarship search!
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