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The Neurodiversity Scholarship (2027-28)
The Neurodiversity Alliance
- Amount
- $2,500 (full-time at a four-year college) or $1,000 (community/technical college or part-time)
- Deadline
- Friday, January 15, 2027
- Application opens
- Nov 1, 2026
- Number of awards
- 25
Who can apply
Students aged 18 to 26 during the 2027-28 academic year with dyslexia, ADHD, a processing disorder, autism or a similar learning difference who are enrolled or plan to enroll at a not-for-profit U.S. college or university.
What you will need
- Free registration in The Neurodiversity Alliance online community
- Story prompt answered by written essay (about 250-750 words) or video (about 2-5 minutes)
- Finalists: IEP, 504 plan, evaluation report or signed certification form
- Recipients: proof of enrollment and government ID