Of the several less known disabilities, Dyslexia is one prominent disability which has several scholarships administered to students possessing it. Included here are a few important ones:

1) Stanley E Jackson Scholarship:

This scholarship is administered by an organization called, Foundation for Exceptional Children. Under this facility, an amount of $500 is offered to the students.

2) Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards:

This is an annual scholarship facility, presented by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexia. This scholarship caters to high school students Dyslexic traits.

3) Elks Undergraduate Scholarship Program:

In order to be eligible for this particular scholarship, the students are required to be residents of the state of California or Hawaii and portray learning disability.

4) Anne Ford Scholarship:

This special scholarship is administered by the National Center of Learning Disabilities. This is an exclusive merit based scholarship facility, for an amount of $10,000.

5) Playwright Discovery Program:

This is a disability based program offered to nearly 25 people every year. While an amount of $500 is offered to students under 18 years of age, an amount of $2,500 is presented to students in the age group of 19-25.

6) Ralph G. Norman Scholarship:

This scholarship is aimed at providing financial help to students having learning disability. Under this facility, two scholarships, each for an amount of $2,000 is presented to students.

7) V.Menees Nelson Scholarship:

The Vivian Menees Nelson Scholarship is administered by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Any U.S. citizen under the age limit of 25-35 years, can apply for this $1,000 scholarship.

8) Undergraduate Scholar Scholarship:

This exclusive scholarship facility is administered by the Central Intelligence Agency or CIA. This special disability scholarship facility is for the students planning to enroll into 4-5 year college program.



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