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IDA Scholarship Program

HTTP://www.interdys.org/ewebeditpro5/upload/capbooksmoneyorig.jpgThe International Dyslexia Association offers scholarships to parent members of children who have been diagnosed with dyslexia.  Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded each academic year.   Scholarships are available to help offset the costs associated attending any accredited educational institution (i.e. private grade school, college or university, trade school, etc...). 

Scholarship Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are available January 15, 2012 and will be due April 1, 2012.  All applications must be completed online.

 

Details outlining the application process:

Eligibility:

  • The parent applicant must hold a current Parent membership in IDA.
  • The parent’s child (student) must be dyslexic.
  • The student must be enrolled in an educational institution (enrolled fully in K-12 setting or at least part time in a college, university, trade school or similar)

Scholarship Award:

  • Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year.
  • The recipient must show proof of their child's enrollment in an accredited educational institution and maintain the academic and disciplinary requirements necessary to remain in good standing according to the policies outlined by the institution.
  • The scholarship will be automatically forfeited if the student for any reason defers admission, withdraws, takes a leave of absence, or fails to remain in good academic and disciplinary standing at the institution of their choice during the 2012-2013 school year.

Application Requirements:

  • Two letters of recommendation for the student from a school counselor/advisor, teacher/professor, school administrator, a community leader such as a pastor or minister, current or past employer, civic or political leader, coach, or tutor.
  • A 500-word typed double spaced essay about the student’s talents, experiences, and/or challenges with dyslexia.  This should be written by the student or a combined effort with the parent and student.

Selection Process:

  • The Scholarship Selection Committee will screen all application packages.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to the students who best meet eligibility and application requirements at the discretion of the committee.
  • The scholarship recipient will be notified of award by email and mail.

 

If you have questions regarding the scholarship program,
please contact the Scholarship Committee at parentsupport@interdys.org.