Top 28 Learning Disabilities Scholarships in June 2023

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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.

The Learning Disability Resources Foundation Awards Program is funded by the Learning Disability Resources Foundation, an organization that strives to create, discover and stimulate innovative services to meet the unmet needs of individuals with learning disabilities. Every year, their Learning Disability Resources Foundation Awards 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, keep on reading for more application details.

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!

Are you a graduating high school senior with a disability? Further, do you plan on enrolling in a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada for this upcoming school year? If so, consider applying for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to help winning applicants pay off the costs of their postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Lime Connect, “the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals - including veterans - who have disabilities in the world.” If you have an invisible or visible disability and are seeking some help in paying for college, we encourage you to apply for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship!

The Optimize My Firm Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is open to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a physical disability who plan on attending an accredited US college or university this year. To showcase their creativity, applicants are asked to submit a short story about a dog who goes to law school. Your story should be engaging and reflect your personality - whether it's funny, sweet, or sophisticated. End it with a motivating and/or encouraging message. Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimize your future!

The Google Lime Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high-potential individuals for scholarships. Each year, their Google Lime Scholarship awards up to $10,000 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, keep on reading for more application details.

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.

Are you a high school senior, graduate, or current college student with an identified disability? This includes any long-term or recurring condition that impacts one or more major life activities. If so, consider applying for the Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities! Each year, the scholarship provides $2,500 to multiple full-time students and $1,250 to half-time students who apply. The scholarship is jointly offered by Wells Fargo and Scholarship America in order to “help students pursue the education or training they need to succeed in their chosen career path.” If you have an identified disability and are looking for some help in paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply!

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that “rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high potential individuals for scholarships.” Every year, their BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple postsecondary students with disabilities who are attending a university in the U.S. or Canada and pursuing a career in Financial Services. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

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!

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!

The P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship is funded by the P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education, an organization that provides a forum for sharing innovative methods for how to use the arts in teaching and how to disseminate these methods nationally and internationally. Each year, their P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) college-bound high school senior with a language-related learning difference who plans to pursue a career in a visual arts field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Carl J. Megel Special Education Scholarship is funded by the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), an organization dedicated to fighting for equitable funding for education, as well as economic and social justice in schools and communities in the state of Illinois. Each year, their Carl J. Megel Special Education Scholarship awards $5,000 to a special education student to help them fund their schooling. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a high school student with dyslexia or a similar disability who wants to pursue a degree in the STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship! The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship is open to high school seniors and graduates with dyslexia or a similar reading/language-based disabilities who will be pursuing a STEM degree at any accredited institution in the upcoming Fall. The scholarship is offered by the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation, a charitable organization whose mission is to honor Joseph’s spirit by recognizing students, who like Joseph struggle with dyslexia, to empower them to believe in themselves. Thus, each year, the scholarship awards $500 to $2,500 to help lucky students pay for the costs of college. If you’re passionate about pursuing a degree in a STEM field and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award is funded by Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, an organization that helps children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential by inspiring, educating, and empowering parents to help their children succeed. Each year, their Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award grants $1,000 to one (1) accomplished student aged 19 or younger with a learning disability or ADHD. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.