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
• Upcoming Scholarships

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

Top ADHD scholarships in 2021

$500 WiseGeek Disability Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to students at any grade level or field of study who have a disability and large ambitions for their lives
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: August 2, 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

Learning Disorders Resource Foundation Awards

• Eligibility: Incoming or current undergraduate or graduate level students (but not in the final year/semester of study). Financial need is considered
• Amount: Varies–might include a Chromebook Laptop or tablet
• Deadline: August 15, 2021

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: December 31, 2021

Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: California high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA enrolling at a community college in California with a minimum course load of 8 credits. Must have current documentation of a specific learning disability (SLD); those with ADHD alone are not eligible
• Amount: Up to $3,500
• Deadline: April 1, 2022

Frequently asked questions about ADHD scholarships

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. $500 WiseGeek Disability Scholarship
2. Disability Care Center Scholarship
3. Learning Disorders Resource Foundation Awards
4. Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award
5. Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship

Upcoming ADHD scholarships

$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

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

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

Bennett A. Brown / Margaret A. Staton Scholarship

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

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

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

INCIGHT Scholarship

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

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

• Eligibility: High school seniors with a disability
• Amount: $1,000

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