Scholarship & Funding

At Sensible Learning, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction. Check out these scholarship opportunities and reach out to us if we can help.

Boon Philanthropy

Boon Philanthropy is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the Science of Reading. They offer scholarships specifically for teachers pursuing OGA certification.

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance:

Visit Boon: Complete the Boon Preliminary Interest Form .
Select Your Partner: When prompted for your "Preferred Trainer," select Orton-Gillingham Academy.
Specify Your Instructor: In the notes/comments, mention you are training with Cyndi Schultz, Accredited Training Fellow via Sensible Learning.
Impact: Focus your 250-word statement on how this structured literacy training will transform your classroom and help your most struggling readers. Follow this link for more tips on completing your application.

Stephanie Gordon Dyslexia Scholarship

NOBIDA will award a $500 scholarship to a high school senior in Northern Ohio who has demonstrated perseverance through school while navigating a reading disorder (such as dyslexia) and plans to continue learning after graduation. This may include attending a college, university, or technical school. Application Deadline: May 15, 2026. Winner Notified By: June 5, 2026. To learn more and apply click here.

The Pam Kanfer Scholarship:

This scholarship covers nearly the entire cost of our Associate-level certification. Deadlines occur in May and September. Learn more here.

Ohio TechCred: Own a private tutoring center? The state of Ohio may reimburse you up to $2,000 for each staff member you send to our training. Check eligibility here.

District CLSD Grants:

Many Ohio districts have received Read Ohio funding. Check with your "Curriculum Director" to see if grant funds are available to cover your tuition with Sensible Learning.

The Brian Riddlebarger Memorial Scholarship

Established by the Riddlebarger family in memory of their son, Brian, this scholarship is administered by COBIDA (Central Ohio Branch of the IDA). It is dedicated to funding teacher training in Structured Literacy.

Because Sensible Learning is an OGA-sanctioned training provider, our trainees are eligible to apply for this fund to help cover the costs of Associate-level coursework and supervised observations. This scholarship is a tribute to the power of the right intervention at the right time.

Eligibility: Central Ohio educators committed to OG certification.
How to Apply: Visit the COBIDA Educator Page and look for the Brian Riddlebarger Memorial Scholarship application.
Check Back: Application windows may vary; we recommend checking the COBIDA site in January.