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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Scholarship

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

Best for: Communication and Journalism students

$500 – $2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.31.26

deadline passed

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePaid to school
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AU Level Student Bursaries

student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a 05.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

Various benefits

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.15.26

deadline passed

DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduatePaid to school
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Eric S. Scholarship USA 2026 Apply

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

Best for: Education students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

05.30.26

deadline passed

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduate
Verified
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Life Ontario Scholarship Program

Biological and Biomedical students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 05.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

05.31.26

deadline passed

STEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+
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Nevada Trappers Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 06.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

06.01.26

deadline passed

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateNVNevada
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Union For the 831 Footy Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 06.20.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

06.20.26

deadline passed

EducationDisabilityMinorityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolNon-monetaryGPA 2.0+CA
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and Louise Reed Bridge to Life Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $2,000 and a 06.20.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

06.20.26

deadline passed

DisabilityQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.5+
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Murphy Scholarship: Compassion in Action

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 07.08.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

07.08.26

deadline passed

Eligible: Mexico
EducationCommunityMusicDisabilityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+CAGAHIKYNMNY
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From TBI to STEM Success Scholarship

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 07.27.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

07.27.26

deadline passed

EducationDisabilitySTEMFirst-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+NCTX

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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.