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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D. Rubenstein Endowed Award

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: College 1st year students

$1,500

Award Amount

03.02.27

229 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+CA
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Dr. Gail Endowed Award

College 2nd year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: College 2nd year students

$1,500

Award Amount

03.02.27

229 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.5+CA
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Veady Endowed Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: College 1st year students

$1,500

Award Amount

03.02.27

229 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CA
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Endowed Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$1,500

Award Amount

03.02.27

229 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CA
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J Ottensmeyer Memorial Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 – $1,000 and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$500 – $1,000

Award Amount

08.31.26

46 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate
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Joyce Family Foundation Bursary Winter Intake at College 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 1,00… and a 11.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

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Paid to school

11.01.26

108 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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VSA Young Artists Program

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,000 and a 11.16.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$3,000

Award Amount

11.16.26

123 days left

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Paul Flaherty Bursaries (II) at University 2027

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 1,00… and a 01.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

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Paid to school

01.31.27

199 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Jake Memorial Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

03.01.27

228 days left

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school

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This page helps you review disability scholarships from the ScholarshipTop catalog. Use filters to narrow results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, location, and application requirements before opening provider details.

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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.