Anne Ford Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/1/2023

Closes: 10/4/2023

Anne Ford Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors who have a learning disability and plan to attend a 4-year college or university.

Win up to

$2,500

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

This program is open to high school seniors who have a documented learning disability and plan to work full-time on a bachelor's degree at a 4-year college or university.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need.

They must 1) articulate their challenges and recognize the importance of selfadvocacy; 2) be committed to completing a 4-year college degree and have begun to set realistic career goals; 3) participate in school and community activities; 4) have demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals; 5) plan to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for other individuals with learning disabilities, and 6) excel as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with learning disabilities.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior

Location

Country: US

Minimum GPA

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen

Condition

Learning Disability

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