Nearly 9.4% of children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD comes with unique challenges, but many institutions offer accommodations that level the playing field. It is also possible for students to receive ADHD scholarships for their scholastic efforts.

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• Top ADHD Scholarships
• Freqently Asked Questions
• Summary of ADHD Scholarships

The following ADHD Scholarships are ready for students willing to apply for them!

Top ADHD Scholarships in 2021

$1,000 RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship

• Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a high school or undergraduate student with a mental or physical disability in need of support financing their education
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

Bennett A. Brown / Margaret A. Staton Scholarship

• Eligibility: Georgia State Students with learning disabilities
• Amount: $10,000-$40,000
• Deadline: March 20, 2021

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship

• Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with financial need, a certified specific learning disability, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: March 31, 2021

Anne Ford Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students must be graduating high school seniors who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD
• Amount: $10,000
• Deadline: April 5, 2021

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students must be graduating high school seniors who will be continuing their education in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD
• Amount:  $5,000
• Deadline: April 5. 2021

INCIGHT Scholarship

• Eligibility: Must be a student with a disability from either California, Washington, or Oregon
• Amount: TBD 
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

• Eligibility: High school seniors with a disability
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: May 31, 2021

Disability Care Center Scholarship

• Eligibility: Hinges on your ability to communicate the impact of your ADHD diagnosis in a written essay that is 500-1,500 words
• Amount: $500 
• Deadline: August 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a scholarship for having ADHD?

As our list of scholarships demonstrates, there is plenty of aid available out there for students with ADHD or any other disability. Check out this list of learning disability scholarships that we put together.

Is ADHD considered a disability for college?

While ADHD is in fact considered a learning disability in grades K-12, this is not so in college. Students must advocate for themselves since accommodations are not automatic in college. Each college differs in regard to what is considered a disability and what type of accommodations are offered. 

Summary of ADHD Scholarships

1. $1,000 RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship
2. P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship
3. Bennett A. Brown / Margaret A. Staton Scholarship
4. Anne Ford Scholarship
5. Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
6. INCIGHT Scholarship
7. Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
8. Disability Care Center Scholarship

Scholarships Opening Soon

Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award

• Eligibility: For high school seniors with learning disabilities who plan to continue their education after graduation. 
• Amount: $2,000-$6,000
• Deadline: November 20, 2020

Google Lime Scholarship

• Eligibility: For a deserving student with a visible or nonvisible disability who is currently pursuing a degree in a technical field (e.g. computer science or software engineering).
• Amount: $10,000
• Deadline: December 5, 2020

Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award

• Eligibility: It will be given to a student 19 or younger who has demonstrated initiative, talent, and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field. Students must be diagnosed with ADHD.
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: January 31, 2021