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.