By Qiyam Stewart

Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.

Posted: September 7th, 2021

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.

Jump ahead to:

• 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

Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award

• Eligibility: High school seniors with learning disabilities who plan to continue their education after graduation. 
• Amount: $2,000-$6,000
• Deadline: December 31, 2021

American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Full-time undergraduates who completed one full year of college and have a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: March 1, 2022

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

Mays Mission Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs with documented significant disabilities and scores of 20 or better on the ACT or 970 on the SAT
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: June 30, 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. Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award
2. American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program
3. Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship
4. Mays Mission Scholarships

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: 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: 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: Students ages 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: Student with visible or non-visible disabilities currently pursuing degrees in a technical fields (e.g. computer science or software engineering).
• Amount: $10,000

INCIGHT Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students with disabilities from either California, Washington, or Oregon
• Amount: TBD 
• Opens: January 2022

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

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors

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

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors with financial need, certified specific learning disabilities, and artistic talent who plan on a career in visual arts
• Amount: $1,000
• Opens: January 1, 2022