Scholarships for ND Students

The Neurodiversity Alliance

The Neurodiversity Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://thendalliance.org/scholarships/

FAQ: At this dedicated web page https://thendalliance.org/scholarships/faq/

Description of Scholarship: “The Neurodiversity Scholarship is the largest national scholarship program investing directly in neurodivergent students, including those with learning differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Processing Disorders, Autism, and other common challenges related to learning.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $2,500 (for students at a typical 4-year college or university); $1,000 (for students at a community/technical college)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: "To be eligible, a recipient must have been identified by a healthcare or educational professional as having one or more of the following: Dyslexia, ADHD, Processing Disorders, Autism, or similar learning disabilities."

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements:

Citizenship:
Others: Be between the ages of 16 to 26 years old at any time during the 2026-2027 academic year; Be enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time or part-time at a not-for-profit college or university within the U.S. during the 2026-27 academic year; Be enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time or part-time in an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or Certificate Program at a not-for-profit college or university within the U.S. during the 2026-27 academic year

Link to the Application: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thendalliance.formtitan.com/ftproject/ndregistration/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1761317890456537&usg=AOvVaw0QR9QN59g89-VHxZy2cBUn

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Any Other Restrictions: "Please note that current staff, board members, and contractors for The Neurodiversity Alliance, as well as their relatives, are not eligible to apply. In addition, international students on temporary visas are not eligible to apply. Priority consideration is given to students and alumni who are active in our programs and community, and who demonstrate some level of unmet financial need."

Neurodiversity Alliance Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/191406-neurodiversity-alliance-scholarship

Description of Scholarship: “The Neurodiversity Alliance Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 18 and 26 years old who identify as neurodivergent, including one or more challenges related to learning, such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Processing Disorders, Autism, or similar learning disabilities.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: Up to $2,500

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: “Scholarship recipients also gain access to The Neurodiversity Alliance’s online community, along with a variety of networking opportunities and national events designed to build confidence and community, develop leadership and professional skills, promote resources and peer-to-peer support, and raise awareness for the one in five who learn differently.”

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must be Neurodivergent

Geographic Requirements: USA

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Citizenship:
Others: Must be 18-26 years old; must be enrolled or plan to enroll, full-time or part-time, at a not-for-profit college or university in the US.

Link to the Application: Currently closed

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

WPS

WPS Scholarships

Main Website Link: https://www.wpspublish.com/wps-corporate-social-responsibility-scholarships

https://www.wpspublish.com/wps-corporate-social-responsibility-scholarships#how-to-apply

Description of Scholarship: “WPS is committed to supporting college students in their educational pursuits and to helping develop the next generation of neurodiverse psychological and behavioral health professionals.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $2,500

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: "Students should have one or more identified neurodivergences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning difference."

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements: “Major must support the career path toward becoming one of the following: Clinician, Educator, Special Educator, School Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, School Administrator.”

Citizenship:
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Link to the Application: Currently closed

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: "The scholarship funds awarded are to be used for tuition and books only. Once awarded, a check will be written to the recipient's school of choice and credited for academic costs. The scholarship is non-renewable, and recipients are only eligible to receive it once during their lifetime.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

ADHD College Success Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/

Description of Scholarship: Looks like I’d have to make an account to see the info about this one.

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Annie Ford Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/anne-ford-scholarship/

FAQs: Found at the bottom of the page.

Description of Scholarship: “The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who also have a learning disability, are encouraged to apply.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $10,000 ($2,500/yr over 4 years)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must have a Learning Disability

Geographic Requirements: Must be in the USA

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Citizenship: N/A
Others: N/A

Link to the Application: https://ncld.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/22/home

Application Deadline: April 20, 2024

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

The Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://ncld.org/scholarships-awards/allegra-ford-thomas-scholarship/

FAQs: Found at the bottom of the page.

Description of Scholarship: “The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded over two years ($2,500 each year) to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with disabilities in the fall.”

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: “Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a LD, are encouraged to apply.”

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

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Link to the Application: https://ncld.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/22/home

Application Deadline: April 20, 2025

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

Lime Connect

Pathways Scholarships for High School Seniors

Main Website Link: https://limeconnect.com/awards/lime-connect-pathways-scholarship-for-high-school-seniors/

Monetary Amount: $1,000

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Geographic Requirements: USA or Canada

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

Citizenship:

Link to the Application: Applications currently closed

Application Deadline: Applications are currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://limeconnect.com/awards/bmo_capital/

Description of Scholarship: “The future of banking starts with you. Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide scholarships for students with disabilities. Launched in 2005, Equity Through Education helps people achieve their dreams by getting the opportunity to develop themselves through education, and the program builds a diverse workforce. Selected recipients receive $10,000 USD (students in the US) or $5,000 USD (students in Canada) to support their future studies.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $10,000 (USA) $5,000 (CA)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must be a “person with a (visible or non-visible) disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function)”

Geographic Requirements: USA or Canada

Other Eligibility Requirements:

Citizenship:
Others: Continuing studies as a full-time student in Fall 2026 with a minimum 40% course load; Pursuing a degree in business/commerce, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics, or a related discipline; Interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets preferred

Link to the Application: https://community.limeconnect.com/topics/19892/opportunities/172718

Application Deadline: Applications currently closed

Canada Life + Lime Connect DevOps and Technology Internship and Scholarship Award

Main Website Link: https://limeconnect.com/awards/canada-life-lime-connect-technology-internship-scholarship-award/

Description of Scholarship: “Designed for undergraduate students with a disability in Canada pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree/certification/or equivalent education.”

Education Level: College

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: Summer Internship in Winnipeg, Toronto, or London, CA

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must “identify as having a visible or invisible disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function)”

Geographic Requirements: Canada

Other Eligibility Requirements:

Citizenship:
Others: Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree or certification or another closely related technology program; Available to work in Winnipeg, Toronto or London; Demonstrated leadership (formal or in-formal experience) and passion for technology

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

Any Other Restrictions: A current undergraduate student enrolled at a university or college in Canada; Continuing current studies or intend to be enrolled in a university or college in Canada in the 2026-2027 academic year

The Johnson and Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://limeconnect.com/awards/jnjaccessabilitylimescholarship/

Description of Scholarship: “Designed for current college students with disabilities who are pursuing a Health Care or STEM degree at a four-year university or college in the U.S.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: Doesn’t state

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Geographic Requirements: USA

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Citizenship:
Others: Pursuing Health Care or STEM-based degree with desire to pursue career in Health Care; Actively engaged in driving disability inclusion

Link to the Application: https://community.limeconnect.com/topics/19892/opportunities/197278

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

Organization for Autism Research

The Schwallie Family Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://researchautism.smapply.io/prog/schwallie_family_scholarship/

Description of Scholarship: “The Schwallie Family Scholarship supports students attending two- or four-year undergraduate colleges. The majority of Schwallie applicants attend or plan to attend four-year undergraduate colleges. Schwallie applicants attending two-year undergraduate degree programs are often students who intend to transfer to a four-year undergraduate program in the future.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $3,000

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

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Any Other Restrictions: N/A

The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://researchautism.smapply.org/prog/hussman_scholarship/

Description of Scholarship: “The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship supports students attending two-year undergraduate colleges, life skills or post-secondary programs, or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Hussman applicants typically make up the pool of talented students who face daily challenges related to autism and attend programs that assist in skill building, job readiness, and other transition-related skills.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $3,000

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

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Link to the Application: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color

Main Website Link: https://researchautism.smapply.org/prog/synchrony_scholarship/

Description of Scholarship: The Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color supports students attending any kind of post-secondary undergraduate institution: four-year colleges; two-year colleges; life skills or postsecondary programs; or vocational, technical, or trade schools.

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $3,000

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must be diagnosed with Autism

Geographic Requirements: USA

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Citizenship:
Others: Must be part of a racial/ethnic minority

Link to the Application: Currently closed

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

KFM

Make a Difference for Autism Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://kfmmakingadifference.org/scholarship-programs-for-adults-with-autism/

Description of Scholarship: “KFM Making A Difference is an organization focused on spreading disability awareness and giving scholarships for students with autism to pursue a post-secondary education. Founded in 2009 by CEO and President Kerry Magro, the organization hopes to “make a difference” in the lives of all of those with special needs.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $500

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must be Neurodivergent

Geographic Requirements: Anywhere

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

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Link to the Application: https://forms.zohopublic.com/kerrymagro/form/Spring2025MakingADifferenceForAutismScholarshipReq/formperma/tmi4MkjtBcmxy1CNmsdQ1EIhs7zPM_YkT0UPbwTAkKM

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

John's Crazy Socks

Autism Can Do Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://johnscrazysocks.com/blogs/news/john-s-crazy-socks-announces-its-autism-can-do-scholarship-for-2025?srsltid=AfmBOop08GpmfrEkPciR6rruLCEdmu9ayMyZPSHSzcQDxy9fro6YlgFL

Description of Scholarship: “John’s Crazy Socks, a mission-driven company dedicated to spreading happiness and celebrating the abilities of people with differing abilities, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Autism Can Do Scholarship. Now in its seventh year, the scholarship recognizes and supports the talents of individuals on the autism spectrum.”

Education Level: High School

Monetary Amount: $5,000 (first place); $2,500 (second place); $1,000 (third place)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: Custom sock design

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must be Neurodivergent

Geographic Requirements: USA

Other Eligibility Requirements: N/A

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Link to the Application: https://www.johnscrazysocks.com/

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

CHADD

The Nicholas Costa Undergraduate Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://chadd.org/scholarships/

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Learning Ally

Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards

Main Website Link: https://learningally.org/naa/application-ltl

Description of Scholarship: “Each year, the Marion Huber Learning Through Listening awards are presented to Learning Ally high school senior members with learning disabilities, who plan to continue their education after graduation, in recognition of their academic achievement, outstanding leadership, and service to others.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: $6,000 (top winners) $2,000 (special honors winners)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: Must have a Learning Disability

Geographic Requirements: USA

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Citizenship:
Others: Must be a Learning Ally member

Link to the Application: Application form is on the main website

Application Deadline: December 31

Any Other Restrictions: N/A

Microsoft

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Main Website Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/microsoftdisabilityscholarship

Description of Scholarship: “Created by employees at Microsoft who are passionate about inclusion, the Microsoft Disability Scholarship supports students with disabilities in pursuing higher education and building careers in technology. Through this community-led effort, they aim to open doors to academic opportunity and empower future innovators to achieve more and become more.”

Education Level: College

Monetary Amount: TBA (announced in January 2026)

Additional Benefits of Scholarship: N/A

Neurodivergent/Disability Requirements: None; anyone who meets the eligibility criteria is eligible.

Geographic Requirements: USA

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Citizenship:
Others: Must be planning to pursue a degree in the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Info Systems, Law, Business; must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent); must require financial assistance to attend college; must plan to enroll as a full-time or part-time student.

Link to the Application: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/microsoft-disability/

Application Deadline: Currently closed

Any Other Restrictions: Microsoft employees and their children are not eligible.