| Name |
Anne Ford Scholarship |
| Number of Awards |
1 |
| Award Value |
$2,500 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until December 31 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
Katie
Reilly
Program Associate
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
381 Park Avenue South
Suite 1401
New York,
New York
10016-8806
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| Phone |
(212)545-7510 |
| Fax |
(212)545-9665 |
| Email |
AFScholarship@ncld.org |
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. (NCLD) is seeking applicants for the Anne Ford Scholarship, which is available to students of high merit with an identified learning disability (LD). To be eligible for the Anne Ford Scholarship, an applicant must:
* Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4 point scale (or equivalent)
* Demonstrate financial need
* Show documentation of an identified learning disability. Note: ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability; eligible candidates with ADD/ADHD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability
* Be a U.S. Citizen
* Be enrolled as a senior in high school, public or private, with the intention of pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree
Students of minority background are encouraged to apply.
The Ideal Anne Ford Scholar
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The ideal candidate is a high school senior who:
* can articulate his/her learning disability, understands how LD affects his/her life, and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy;
* is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals;
* has demonstrated perseverance and embraces new opportunities;
* has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends;
* believes in contributing to society in ways that increase the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and
* will feel comfortable serving as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD.