| Scholarship Name: |
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship |
| Agency: |
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. |
| Description: |
The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2013. 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
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| Qualifications: |
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 2012
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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| How to Apply: |
Print out the application and submit with the following information: Application form, including structured question-and-answer section,
High school transcript,
Three letters of recommendation,
Financial statement,
Proof of LD, here is the link to the application: http://www.ncld.org/about-us/learning-disability-scholarships-awards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholarships |
| Deadline: |
12/31/2012 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ncld.org/about-us/learning-disability-scholarships-awards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholars |
