Disability Scholarships

Explore disability scholarships for students with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurodivergence, accessibility needs, or lived experience connected to disability advocacy and support. Compare eligibility language, documentation requirements, deadlines, award amounts, school level, and application materials so you can focus on opportunities that fit your situation.

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Available Disability scholarships

Browse available disability scholarships below or use filters to refine your results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, and requirements.

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University of Award for International Student Athletes 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, tuition … and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, tuition …

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 25,000 CAD and a Feb 15, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

25,000 CAD

Award Amount

Feb 15, 2027

269 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Clinical PhD Scholarship - Promoting Equity in Stroke Rehabilitation at University of Auckland 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Full Funding, Tuition fee… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Full Funding, Tuition fee…

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: New ZealandStudy in: New Zealand
STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Arrell Food Institute Scholarships

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 50,000 CAD and a Apr 15, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

50,000 CAD

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2027

328 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) Scholarship at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 9,59… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, CAD 9,59…

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: India
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Women in Finance Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a Jun 12, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$20,000

Award Amount

Jun 12, 2026

21 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedGraduatePhD
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Margaret Elizabeth Keith Entrance Scholarship for the Study of the Humanities at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, up to CA… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, up to CA…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Boren Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 – $25,000 and a Mar 1, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$8,000 – $25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 1, 2027

283 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Wagner-Torizuka Fellowship by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (SNMMI) 2026

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 24,0… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, USD 24,0…

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31, 2026

9 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: JapanStudy in: United States
MedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA

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Frequently asked questions about disability scholarships

Who can apply for disability scholarships?
Disability scholarship eligibility can vary widely. Some awards are open to students with any documented disability, while others focus on a specific condition, chronic illness, learning difference, mobility disability, sensory disability, mental health condition, neurodivergence, or connection to disability advocacy. Providers may also consider school level, GPA, financial need, community involvement, field of study, or location.
Do disability scholarships require medical documentation?
Some disability scholarships ask for documentation, but requirements are not the same everywhere. A provider may request a short verification letter, proof of diagnosis, an accommodation letter, or a personal statement instead of medical records. Review the official instructions carefully and share only what is requested. If documentation feels unclear, contact the provider before submitting personal health information.
What should I write about in a disability scholarship essay?
A strong essay can discuss your goals, resilience, community, advocacy, accessibility needs, or the way your experience has shaped your education. You do not have to share more personal detail than the prompt requires. Focus on what the scholarship committee needs to understand: your path, what support would make possible, and how the award connects to your academic or career plans.

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