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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and Laura Scott Horticulture Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 20,000 CAD and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

20,000 CAD

Award Amount

08.15.26

35 days left

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Women in Economics Graduate Scholarship

Social Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 CAD and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Social Sciences students

5,000 CAD

Award Amount

01.31.27

204 days left

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGraduate
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and Angus Hamilton Apple Research Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 CAD and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

10,000 CAD

Award Amount

08.15.26

35 days left

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Dan Ashlock Memorial Scholarship in Bioinformatics

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 CAD and a 02.28.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

5,000 CAD

Award Amount

02.28.27

232 days left

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Boren Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 – $25,000 and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$8,000 – $25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

03.01.27

233 days left

Host: Not specified
EducationHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Dr. Ahmad Hassan Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 CAD and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

10,000 CAD

Award Amount

08.15.26

35 days left

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Scholastic Art Portfolio Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 – $12,500 and a 12.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$2,000 – $12,500

Award Amount

12.01.26

143 days left

Host: Not specified
ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity College
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Dr. H. A. Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 CAD and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

10,000 CAD

Award Amount

08.15.26

35 days left

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate

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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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