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Scholarships
for Teens with
Learning Differences
Rise Scholarship Foundation
Five high school seniors diagnosed with ADD or ADHD
and an additional learning disability receive this award
annually. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,500 / Deadline: Varies
risescholarshipfoundation.org/rise-award/apply-now/
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
This is a one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating
high school senior with a documented learning disability
and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year commu-
nity college, a vocational or technical training program, or
a specialized program.
Amount: $2,500 / Deadline: November
www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards#scholarship-318
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Anne Ford Scholarship
This is a scholarship granted to a graduating high school
senior with a documented learning disability and/or
ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree
program. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,500 per year / Deadline: November
www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards#scholarship-318
Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship
The scholarship is for individuals who have been diag-
nosed with ADHD and are under the care of a licensed
healthcare professional.
Amount: $2,000 / Deadline: Varies
www.shireadhdscholarship.com/US/defaultclosed.aspx
Microsoft disAbility Scholarship
Students must be a current high school seniors living with
a disability. Applicant must plan to attend an undergradu-
ate program in a 2 or 4-year university/college or technical
college and declare a major in engineering, computer
science, computer information systems, law, business, or a
related field. Must require financial assistance. Minimum
3.0 GPA.
Amount: $5,000 per year / Deadline: March
www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoft-
disabilityscholarship.aspx
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