Scholarships
Maine Resources
Scholarships.com - Maine: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/maine-scholarships/
Scholarships.com can help you find information about scholarships especially created for those living in Maine at the same time they look for any other scholarship opportunities for which you might qualify.
FAME Maine - Scholarship Search: https://www.famemaine.com/education/topics/paying-for-college/maine-scholarship-search/
Scholarships are gift aid that you will not need to repay. Scholarships are typically awarded outside of the college’s financial aid awarding process and require students to actively research and find them. Start your search with FAME’s online scholarship search for Maine scholarships.
National Resources
ThinkCollege.net - Youth with intellectual disabilities have not had many chances to go to college. This is changing as individuals across the country begin to create opportunities for these youth to reap the benefits of postsecondary education. This website will provide information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities.
AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability - Offered by the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD), this scholarship supports students with disabilities pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies related to health and disability. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate a commitment to improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Anne Ford Scholarship - Administered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), this $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year over four years) is awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) who will enroll in a full-time bachelor's degree program.
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship - Also offered by NCLD, this $5,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year over two years) is for graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability (LD) who will enroll in a two-year community college, vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with disabilities.
Lime Connect Scholarship - This $10,000 scholarship is for current or incoming undergraduate students with disabilities pursuing a degree in computer science or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic performance and leadership qualities.
Sertoma Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship - This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss pursuing a four-year degree at a college or university in the United States.
American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program - Offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for students who are legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and are involved in their school/local community.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship - Provides a $5,000 renewable scholarship to high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a passion for technology.