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

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Faculty of Environment Graduate Student Research Dissemination Award at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 150 and a 05.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 150

Award Amount

Direct to student

05.31.26

deadline passed

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Nevada State Association Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,250 and a 04.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,250

Award Amount

04.15.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
EducationSafetyDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+NVNevada
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Open Gunlogson Environmental Design Student Competition Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,250 and a 05.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

$1,250

Award Amount

05.15.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
ArtsSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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SIDS Scholarships in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of There are full and partia… and a 06.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students
Recurring

There are full and partia…

Award Amount

06.01.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified
DisabilityWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerified
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Schroder Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 04.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

04.15.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+WAWashington
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Greater Cincinnati Vietnam of America Chapter 10 Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 04.17.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

04.17.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
LawDisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+OHOhio
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Special Needs Inc. Teresa Politano Memorial Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 05.28.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Communication and Journalism students

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

05.28.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
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Master of Environment and Business Award at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Ranges f… and a 05.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Ranges f…

Award Amount

Direct to student

05.31.26

deadline passed

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a 05.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.15.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsHispanicFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.5+AZARCACOCTFLGAILINKSMDMANENVNJNMNYNCOKORRITNTXVAWAWI

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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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