The Anne Ford Scholarship (see below for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar) is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years).

The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy
• Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Participates in school and community activities
• Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals
• Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with LD
• Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor’s degree program in the Fall of 2016
• Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability
• Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability.
• Be a United States citizen
   

The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship.

The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and recognizes the need for self-advocacy
• Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals despite the challenges of LD
• Participates in school and community activities
• Demonstrates financial need
   

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD in the Fall of 2016
• Demonstrate financial need
• Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability
• Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability.
• Be a United States citizen

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