Scholarships for Students with ADHD: Funding Opportunities for Higher Education

Several organizations offer scholarships specifically for students with ADHD (often inclusive of learning disabilities). Examples:

• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Scholarship: CHADD members pursuing post-secondary education; academic criteria apply.
• NCLD (National Center for Learning Disabilities) Scholarships: Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships for LD/ADHD students with financial need.
• APA (American Psychological Association) Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Graduate psychology students with disabilities including ADHD.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Scholarships: For students with mental health conditions including ADHD.
• ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) Scholarship: ADHD students in higher education; ACO membership required.
• Rise Scholarship Foundation: For students with LD/ADHD pursuing college.
• Microsoft Disability Scholarship: STEM students with disabilities (incl. ADHD).
• Google Lime Scholarship: Computer science students with disabilities.

Application Tips

• Start early (deadlines often fall–winter).
• Document diagnosis (IEP, 504, clinician letter).
• Write compelling personal essay on challenges/strengths.
• Seek letters from teachers/coaches who know your ADHD journey.
• Apply broadly—many general disability scholarships also accept ADHD.

Financial aid offices and disability services on campus can identify additional opportunities.