David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Graduating seniors from public or private high schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska, with a confirmed dyslexia diagnosis who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college may apply through the Nebraska Dyslexia Association and Lincoln Community Foundation.

One $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually.

Applicants submit transcripts, a recommendation letter, a professional reference verifying the dyslexia diagnosis, and a personal essay via online form or PDF to scholarships@lcf.org.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
  • Professional reference from a teacher, counselor, administrator, or physician verifying the dyslexia diagnosis
  • Personal essay of up to 250 words
  • Applicant must be a current graduating senior from a public or private high school in Lancaster County, Nebraska
  • Must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university
  • Must have a confirmed dyslexia diagnosis
  • One reference required from a teacher, counselor, administrator, or physician who can confirm the dyslexia condition
  • Reference deadline March 15, 2026