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