Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship

Gemm Learning has been providing undergraduate scholarships to students with dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder who attend college/university in the US/Canada since 2013.

It takes persistence and character to overcome the challenges presented by dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder and get into college. And so, the Gemm Learning Dyslexia/APD scholarship rewards that persistence.

The application process is simple. Send us your story in the form of an essay on the topic “Living With Dyslexia” or “Living With Auditory Processing Disorder. Your essay should be educational and/or inspirational, giving us all a unique insight into what it’s like to live with a learning struggle.

In addition to the $1,000 scholarship, the winning student’s essay will be featured on Gemm Learning’s blog.

Scholarship Details and Requirements

There is no formal application to complete. Simply send an email to scholarships@gemmlearning.com with the following:

• Your 500-650-word essay on Living With Dyslexia or Living With Auditory Processing Disorder” (attach your essay to the email using Word or PDF format only, no links)
• Proof of college enrollment. Please note: students deferring and high school seniors are not eligible. Acceptable proof of enrollment: You may present a dated class schedule or Student ID, receipt for tuition payment, or a formal letter from your school stating that you are enrolled for the fall semester. The full name of your University or College must be visible. An acceptance letter is not proof of enrollment.
• By submitting an essay and proof of enrollment, you give Gemm Learning permission to publish your essay and your full name on our website and/or blog.
• Essays submitted without a name on them will not be considered.

We will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Dyslexia/APD scholarship on September 1, 2026. All essays and proof of enrollment must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM EST the due date.

The scholarship will be awarded by November 15, 2026, and posted on this page. This will be the only form of notification about the winner, so please stay tuned.   The recipient will be contacted by email. Failure to respond within three (3) days will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s learning institution in December 2026. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to have your essay published on our website, whether you are awarded the scholarship or not.

We look forward to hearing about your academic and personal triumphs. Contact Gemm Learning at scholarships@gemmlearning.com if you have any questions about our scholarships.