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 04.14.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

04.14.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

04.14.26

deadline passed

$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 05.09.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Amount: Each scholarship …

Award Amount

Direct to student

05.09.26

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Study in: Congo - Kinshasa

05.09.26

deadline passed

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 05.06.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$2,000

Award Amount

05.06.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

05.06.26

deadline passed

$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 05.03.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$3,025

Award Amount

Direct to student

05.03.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States

05.03.26

deadline passed

$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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Community College Tuition Waiver for Students with Disabilities

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Tuition Waiver and a 06.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Tuition Waiver

Award Amount

Non-monetary

06.01.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

06.01.26

deadline passed

Tuition Waiver

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Education DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeNon-monetaryMDMaryland

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Verified

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Kevin Walsh Scholarship School of Computer Science & Mathematics at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Full Funding, Full tuitio… and a 06.21.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Full Funding, Full tuitio…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

06.21.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

06.21.26

deadline passed

Full Funding, Full tuitio…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFirst-GenerationUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

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Homeschool Students Service Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 05.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

05.30.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified

05.30.26

deadline passed

$500

Award Amount

Education Community DisabilityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+

Host: Not specified

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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 05.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Non-monetary

05.15.26

deadline passed

Study in: Canada

05.15.26

deadline passed

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Non-monetary

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDTrade SchoolNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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Strong of Tomorrow Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 05.26.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.26.26

deadline passed

Eligible: Ghana Host: Not specified

05.26.26

deadline passed

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityLGBTQ+First-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+CAGAHINESCWA

Eligible: Ghana Host: Not specified

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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.