Scholarships for College Students With ADHD

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award

• The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award is a $10,000 scholarship awarded to two graduating high school seniors every year. Applicants must have a diagnosed learning disability, such as ADHD, and plan pursue an undergraduate degree. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen, carry a 3.0 GPA or higher, and indicate a need for financial aid. The application requires an essay that details how the learning disability has affected the applicant's life and those around them, along with how he can be a contributing member to society to raise awareness for others affected by ADHD.

  The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award
  National Center for Learning Disabilities
  381 Park Ave. S, Suite 1401
  New York, NY 10016
  888-575-7373
  ncld.org

Novotni College Scholarship Fund

• Formed in honor of Dr. Michele Novotni, a doctor specializing in ADHD, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) created the Novotni College Scholarship Fund. The Novotni College Scholarship fund awards three scholarships of $1,000, $3,000, and $5,000 for tuition. Applicants must be accepted or already an undergraduate at an approved college, and have been diagnosed with ADHD by a medical professional. Applications are due March 15 of every year, with two reference letters from a non-family member, which include, but are not limited to: teacher, doctor, therapist.
  Applicants can re-apply each year as long as they meet the stated requirements.

  Novotni College Scholarship Fund
  Attention Deficit Disorder Association
  P.O. Box 7557
  Wilmington, DE 19803
  800-939-1019
  michelenovotni.com

TACCLD Scholarship

• Transition and Communication Consortium on Learning & Disabilities is a nonprofit club, formed by a group of professionals concerned with helping those with learning disabilities transition to college. Individuals can apply for two scholarships, one specifically for students with ADHD or the designated Hal Hazelett Award for a student with a learning disability pursuing a degree in education or math. TACCLD will award $1,000 to both scholarship winners. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and have already applied to a two- or four-year college or trade school.

  Transition and Communication Consortium on Learning & Disabilities
  758 W. Martin Ave.
  Amherst, OH 44001
  419-499-4663
  taccld.org