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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Coast Chapter 123 DAV Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 05.18.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

05.18.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.18.26

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$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+FLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Set SAIL Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 05.18.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

05.18.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.18.26

deadline passed

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+FLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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BAC Persons with Disabilities Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 05.18.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

05.18.26

deadline passed

Eligible: India Study in: United States

05.18.26

deadline passed

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+FLFlorida

Eligible: India Study in: United States

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Theodore R. and Vivian M. Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Amount Varies

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Paid to school

05.01.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.01.26

deadline passed

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+FLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Scholarship

Psychology students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Psychology students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

05.01.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.01.26

deadline passed

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateFLFlorida

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Eason Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Amount Varies

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Direct to student

05.01.26

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Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.01.26

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Amount Varies

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.5+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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AMAA Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

05.01.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States

05.01.26

deadline passed

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate

Study in: United States

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Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

05.01.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States

05.01.26

deadline passed

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Community DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolNV

Study in: United States

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E. Noel Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 05.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Communication and Journalism students

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.31.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified

05.31.26

deadline passed

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to school

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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.