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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Stephenson Endowed Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,800 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$2,800

Award Amount

03.02.27

231 days left

STEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.5+CA
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Booz Celebrate Abilities Scholarship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,750 and a 03.26.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students matching country rules

$2,750

Award Amount

03.26.27

255 days left

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeVA
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Samit & Reshma Sharma Excellence Award in Culinary and Pastry Arts at College 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 2,40… and a 03.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 2,40…

Award Amount

03.31.27

260 days left

ArtsCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Accutech Engineering Resident of Nunavut Award at Red River College 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 3,00… and a 09.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 3,00…

Award Amount

Paid to school

09.15.26

63 days left

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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DAAD Studies Research Grant 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 2,00… and a 11.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, USD 2,00…

Award Amount

Direct to student

11.01.26

110 days left

HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Blind Service Association Scholarship

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,000 and a 04.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

$4,000

Award Amount

04.01.27

261 days left

DisabilityFew Requirements
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Dr. Imada Student Teaching Endowed Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,250 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,250

Award Amount

03.02.27

231 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeCA
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Scholarship for Students

High school senior students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: High school senior students

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

07.15.26

1 day left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
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Chamber Foundation Scholarship

High school senior students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 – $2,500 and a 08.14.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: High school senior students

$1,500 – $2,500

Award Amount

08.14.26

31 days left

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeCANV

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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.