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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Bethesda Auxiliary Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,000 and a 05.08.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$3,000

Award Amount

05.08.27

296 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Sarada Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 05.18.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

05.18.27

306 days left

EducationMedicineLawSafetyDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+FL
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National Coal Association Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 07.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,500

Award Amount

07.31.26

15 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolHigh School
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Brady-Williamson Scholarship Guide

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 02.28.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

$2,500

Award Amount

02.28.27

227 days left

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Regional Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 03.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$2,500

Award Amount

03.31.27

258 days left

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Ginny Memorial Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 05.26.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.26.27

314 days left

EducationCommunityMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanFoster YouthInternational StudentsFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+ALAZARCACOFLILKSMDMAMIMOMTNHNYNCOHOKPASCTNTXVTVAWV
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Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship

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

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

08.31.26

46 days left

EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+CA
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College Access and Success Scholarship

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

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

08.31.26

46 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+CA
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Betty Bacon Memorial Scholarship

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

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

08.31.26

46 days left

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+CA

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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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  • Focus first on disability scholarships where your background matches the listed eligibility requirements.
  • Compare deadlines and required materials before choosing which applications to prioritize.
  • Prepare essays, transcripts, recommendation requests, and proof of enrollment before the final week.
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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.