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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George Walker 8th International Congress on Circumpolar Health Bursary at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 400 and a 09.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 400

Award Amount

Paid to school

09.30.26

76 days left

Study in: Canada
STEMCommunityDisabilityWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Sneath Memorial Scholarship

Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a 07.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students

Amount Varies

Award Amount

07.31.26

15 days left

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
MedicineCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity College
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ESL Bursary for International Students (CGPS) at University of 2026

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a 08.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

08.01.26

16 days left

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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HPFY Disability Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $1,000 and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $1,000

Award Amount

08.15.26

30 days left

Study in: United States
MedicineDisabilityQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Hue Ta American Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 12.07.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

12.07.26

144 days left

Study in: United States
EducationCommunityDisabilityWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+CANC
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CNR Futures Scholarship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a 08.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

08.15.26

30 days left

Host: Not specified
DisabilityWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Gerald W. & Edith F. Wallace Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 04.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

04.01.27

259 days left

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYNDOHPATX
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Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.26.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

Direct to student

07.26.26

10 days left

Host: Not specified
EducationDisabilityMedicineFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
Verified
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RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Computer and Information Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A monthly scholarship of … and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Computer and Information Sciences students
Recurring

A monthly scholarship of …

Award Amount

Paid to school

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

Study in: Germany
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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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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