Reasons to Establish a Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia
Health Implications
Dyslexia students often need additional services in their typical academic studies and oftentimes these additional services include study services, tutoring, and even additional services in reading, writing, mathematics, and spelling. As a student prepares for college, additional services may be needed to prepare for SAT tests, ACT tests, and even to employ the services of tutors during the first couple of years of college. Therefore, any scholarship funds that can be made available for these services will go a long way in helping the dyslexic student complete college successfully.
If you'd like to start a scholarship program for dyslexic students, it is important to meet with a financial counselor and discuss the best strategy for creating a scholarship fund. In most cases, scholarships are easy to set up and only require the filing of a few documents to certify the program as tax-deductible but a financial counselor can provide guidance in how to ensure the scholarship is given to the student with the best possible opportunity for success.
Dyslexia, of any type, can lead to a variety of academic needs in students. For many students, the academic needs are met during high school by the public school system and then supported by additional tutors hired by parents. Once in college, however, these academic services are no longer made available free of cost and, for some dyslexic students, the use of scholarship funds to pay for additional tutoring is necessary.
If you are looking for a way to invest your dollars effectively, consider how you can create a scholarship fund that will service this group of college students who are at-risk for complications in college and require additional services. In doing so, you can create an income tax deduction for yourself while also helping students with dyslexia who need additional support for a college education.
Sources: Supporting Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education, by Marg Herrington, pp. 7-11.
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