David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship

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. He believes in changing the world one Smile at a time.

Applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in Lancaster County in Nebraska; plan to attend any accredited two-year or four-year university or college; and must have a confirmed condition of dyslexia.

Eligible applicants may apply online or request a fillable pdf form by emailing trishr@lcf.org. The requested form can be completed either by printing and mailing by regular mail or by typing in the pdf and returning via email to trishr@lcf.org.

Additional Application Requirements:
Reference - If Online Application-One (1) reference’s e-mail address. References will be notified to fill out an online form. Reference must be from a school teacher, counselor or administrator, or a physician that confirms the applicant’s dyslexia condition.. If Hard Copy Application-One (1) letter of recommendation from a school teacher, counselor or administrator, or a physician that confirms the applicant’s dyslexia condition.
Special Essay – Describe how dyslexia has affected your studies and how it influences your future educational, occupational, and personal goals. Your essay should be no more than 250 words.