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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Charles S. Humphrey Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry at University of 2026

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 5,00… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, CAD 5,00…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

8 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Accommodation Scholarship 2026

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, AUD 6,00… and a Jun 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, AUD 6,00…

Award Amount

Jun 15, 2026

23 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: New ZealandStudy in: Australia
MedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Purdy Crawford Undergraduate Scholarship at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, up to CA… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, up to CA…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

8 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: India
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Graduate Scholarship in Clinical Psychology at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 4,00… and a Jun 10, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, CAD 4,00…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jun 10, 2026

18 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Jun 18, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jun 18, 2026

26 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationHumanitiesMedicineDisabilityHobbiesWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanLGBTQ+Foster YouthLow IncomeInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+ALAZARCACOCTDEFLGAIDILINKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPASCSDTXUTVAWAWI
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Global Citizen Scholarship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Full Funding, up to USD 8… and a Aug 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Full Funding, up to USD 8…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Aug 31, 2026

100 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: India
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Graduate Student Award of Merit

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 4,000 CAD and a Dec 12, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

4,000 CAD

Award Amount

Dec 12, 2026

203 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGraduate
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J.A. DeSève Merit-Based Bursary (M.Sc.)

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 4,000 CAD and a Jan 27, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

4,000 CAD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jan 27, 2027

249 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduatePaid to school
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J. Armand Bombardier Scholarship (MBA)

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 4,000 CAD and a Jan 27, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

4,000 CAD

Award Amount

Jan 27, 2027

249 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate

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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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