The Anne Ford and Allegra Scholarships
The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall.
The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who:
Articulates his or her challenges and recognizes the need for self-advocacy
Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals
Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals
Participates in school and community activities
Demonstrates financial need
To be eligible for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship, an applicant must:
Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall.
Submit current financial information
Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports and/or accommodations.
Please note: LD and ADHD can co-occur with other issues such as speech/language, hearing and vision, and autism spectrum disorders; to be eligible candidates must provide documentation of a specific LD and/or ADHD.
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The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall.
The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who:
Articulates his or her challenges and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy
Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals
Participates in school and community activities
Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals
Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with learning and attention issues
Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with learning and attention issues
Demonstrates financial need
To be eligible for the Anne Ford Scholarship, an applicant must:
Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor’s degree program in the fall
Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
Submit current financial information
Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports, and/or accommodations.
Please note: LD and ADHD can co-occur with other issues such as speech/language, hearing and vision, and autism spectrum disorders; to be eligible candidates must provide documentation of a specific LD and/or ADHD.
Be a United States citizen