Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

Direct application

$2,500

Eligibility

Demographics
Learning Disability
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability, including students with ADHD who also have a learning disability, may apply if they plan to enroll full time in a two-year community college, vocational or technical program, or specialized program for students with disabilities.

The scholarship awards $2,500 per year for up to two years. Selection considers leadership potential, personal narrative, and financial need.

Complete the multi-step online application, including FAFSA information, at least one letter of recommendation, and responses to three personal questions in text, video, or audio format.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • FAFSA information
  • At least one letter of recommendation
  • Responses to three personal questions in text, video, or audio
  • Letter of recommendation
  • FAFSA information
  • Personal and family background information
  • Academic history and accomplishments
  • Students with ADHD qualify only if they also have a learning disability.
  • Application includes personal and family background information and academic history and accomplishments.