The Neurodiversity Scholarship
Applications Open November 1, 2024
2024 Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to announce the 15 students selected to receive The Neurodiversity Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year. These applicants stood out among many impressive applicants from across the country due to their determination, resilience, achievements, and commitment to the neurodivergent community, and we are excited to invest in their continued academic and personal success.
Scholarship Overview
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.
This initiative represents The Neurodiversity Alliance’s ongoing commitment to improving the educational experience and outcomes for students who learn differently, helping them achieve their full potential as they navigate an education system designed for neurotypical students. By breaking down the financial barriers to higher education, we’re making it easier for neurodivergent students to attend college, focus on their studies, and graduate successfully.
In addition to the funding, scholarship recipients gain access to The Neurodiversity Alliance’s online community and mobile app, along with a variety of leadership opportunities and national events designed to build community, facilitate peer-to-peer support, raise awareness, and engage in advocacy.
Awards & Amounts
There are a total of 25 scholarship awards available for the 2025-2026 academic year. All scholarship awards are a one-year scholarship, with the potential to reapply and renew for up to four years.
Award amounts are determined by the individual student’s enrollment status at time of disbursement:
- $2,500 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) at a traditional four-year college or university.
- $1,000 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled at a community or technical college, or taking part-time classes (less than 12 credit hours) at a traditional four-year college or university.
Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient's college or university and can be utilized for "qualified educational expenses" as defined by the IRS. These expenses include tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive The Neurodiversity Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be between the ages of 18 to 26 years old at any time during the 2025-2026 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 2025-26 academic year.
- Identify as neurodivergent, including one or more challenges related to learning such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Processing Disorders, Autism, or similar learning disabilities.
Please note that current staff, board members, and contractors for The Neurodiversity Alliance, and their relatives are not eligible to apply.
For a complete list of eligibility requirements and other important information, click here.
Application Process
Scholarship Application is open between November 1, 2024 and January 15, 2025. Students must register with The Neurodiversity Alliance to access the scholarship application from within The Neurodiversity Alliance’s online portal and mobile app. Registration is free and easy - get started today!