Top 44 Learning Disabilities Scholarships in September 2024

The Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to blind students in Kansas.

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student living with a documented disability? If so, the HPFY Beyond Disability Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the top applicant with a disability who will be attending an undergraduate program in the United States. To be considered for the scholarship, interested applicants must submit a ~500-word essay "that speaks to [their] personal trials and triumphs in life related to [their] disability and how it has defined the person [they] are today." If this sound like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

This DCCI Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Canadian high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education in health care, criminal justice, or community & social services. To apply, submit an original essay of 500-700 words on how your disability has shaped your decision to study your chosen program. Don't forget to include proof of your high school graduation, acceptance to an accredited institution, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. This scholarship is a chance to pursue your dreams and make a difference in your community. One winner will be chosen to receive $1,000 toward the costs of their post-secondary education in Canada. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student (not in your final year/semester of study) with Dyslexia, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), or another Learning Disorder diagnosis? Further, are you in need of a tablet, laptop, or other electronic device to help you complete schoolwork and pursue your academic dreams? If so, the Learning Disability Resources Foundation Awards Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Program provides a laptop or tablet to multiple college or graduate students with Dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning disabilities who are not in their final year/semester of study. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more details.Show Less

The Mays Mission Scholarships are funded by Mays Mission for the Handicapped, an organization that offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities. Each year, their Mays Mission Scholarships award grants of varying amounts to students working towards a bachelor's degree who have a physical or mental disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon Scholarship provides financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind residents of Oregon.

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student in the U.S. or Canada who has a disability and is pursuing a degree in computer science or a related field? If so, the Google Lime Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Scholarship awards up to USD 10,000 or CAD 5,000 to multiple current and incoming university students in the U.S. or Canada who have a disability and are pursuing a Computer Science or similar degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their INCIGHT Scholarship awards $500 to multiple Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending institutions of higher education and have any type of disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Do you have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD and plan on enrolling in a postsecondary program? If so, consider applying for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship! The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is open to graduating senior high school students who will enroll in a two-year community college, a technical/vocational program, or a specialized program for students with (LD) and/or ADHD. The scholarship is offered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a non-profit organization that provides leadership, public awareness, and grants to support research and innovative practices to assist those with learning disabilities. Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 over two years ($2,500 each year) to help one (1) lucky student pay for their college costs. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Do you have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD and plan on obtaining a bachelor’s degree? If so, consider applying for the Anne Ford Scholarship! The Anne Ford Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability or ADHD who will enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program for the upcoming fall. The scholarship is offered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a non-profit organization that provides leadership, public awareness, and grants to support research and innovative practices to assist those with learning disabilities. Each year, their Anne Ford Scholarship awards $2,500 to help one lucky student pay for their college costs. This scholarship can be renewed up to three times, totaling $10,000 over the course of a four-year bachelor's program. If you have a learning disability or ADHD and want help funding your bachelor's degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less