Anne Ford Scholarship

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Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship ($10,000)

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given annually to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.

The ideal candidates are high school seniors who have faced the challenges of having a learning disability; are committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; have demonstrated perseverance; embrace new opportunities; have a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understand how LD affects their life and recognize the importance of self-advocacy; believe in contributing to society in ways that increases opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as role models for others who struggle with LD.

Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by December 31st.

For more information:

 National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
 New York, NY 10016-8806
 Ph: 212.545.7510 
 Fax: 212.545.9665
 Toll-free: 888.575.7373

• http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award