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David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship

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$1,000

Due: March 15, 2026

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers one award in the amount of $1000.

Description

The David Staenberg Scholarship, formerly known as the Smile Out Loud Foundation Scholarship was established by David Staenberg in 2015 to support post-secondary education for students with dyslexia. David is dyslexic himself and his Smile Out Loud Foundation works to raise awareness of dyslexia. Applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in Lancaster County in Nebraska; and must demonstrate a confirmed condition of dyslexia. Applicants must submit their reference for a letter of recommendation. Reference must be from a school teacher, counselor or administrator, or a physician that confirms the applicant's dyslexia condition. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lincoln Community Foundation for more information.

Level of Study

High School Junior High School Senior College Freshmen

Scholarship Type

Disability College Student