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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TRIO Support Services Presidential Scholarship

Education s can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Apr 14, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Apr 14, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Apr 14, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFirst-GenerationUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Auxiliary Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount: Each scholarship … and a May 9, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Amount: Each scholarship …

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 9, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Congo - Kinshasa

May 9, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Amount: Each scholarship …

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education DisabilityMinorityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateTrade SchoolDirect to studentGPA 3.0+

Study in: Congo - Kinshasa

Verified

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Ms Ida College Bound Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a May 6, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$2,000

Award Amount

May 6, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

May 6, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Education DisabilityWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanFoster YouthVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGraduateCommunity CollegeVerifiedGPA 3.5+ALMIWA

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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David Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,025 and a May 3, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$3,025

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 3, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

May 3, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

$3,025

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education DisabilityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+MD

Study in: United States

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Undergraduate In-Course Bursaries at University, Canada 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Non-monetary

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Canada

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Non-monetary

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDTrade SchoolNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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Emerich Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $750 and a Apr 8, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$750

Award Amount

Apr 8, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Apr 8, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

$750

Award Amount

Education Community DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.5+CACalifornia

Study in: United States

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Casy Outstanding Student Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGPA 2.0+OKOklahoma

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Dr. DeNinno’s Scholarship for Mental Health Professionals

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $750 and a Apr 25, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$750

Award Amount

Apr 25, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Apr 25, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

$750

Award Amount

Education DisabilityFirst-GenerationGraduateGPA 3.5+

Host: Not specified

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Ware Foundation Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $1,000 and a May 11, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

award worth $1,000

Award Amount

May 11, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

May 11, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

award worth $1,000

Award Amount

Arts DisabilityQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+

Study in: United States

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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.