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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RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Computer and Information Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of monthly rate of 992 Euros… and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Computer and Information Sciences students

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monthly rate of 992 Euros…

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Paid to school

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

Study in: Germany

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

monthly rate of 992 Euros…

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Paid to school

STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

Study in: Germany

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Studies Research Grant

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A contribution towards tr… and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students

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A contribution towards tr…

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Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

Study in: Germany

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

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Humanities DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsHispanicUndergraduatePhDGraduateVerifiedNY

Study in: Germany

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Anna C. And C. Colburn Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $11,000 USDUSD and a Jan 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$11,000 USD

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Jan 15

Study in: United States

Jan 15

$11,000 USD

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Arts Humanities DisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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China Times Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research In Chinese Studie

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Jun 30 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

$10,000

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Jun 30

Study in: United States

Jun 30

$10,000

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Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

Study in: United States

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Emergency Preparedness Research Fellowship

Students who match the listed eligibility signals can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $13,500 and a Mar 28 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students who match the listed eligibility signals

$13,500

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Mar 28

Study in: Canada

Mar 28

$13,500

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STEM DisabilityFew Requirements

Study in: Canada

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Dr. Segal Research Grants

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $35,000 Canadian Dollar and a Jun 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$35,000 Canadian Dollar

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Jun 1

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

Jun 1

$35,000 Canadian Dollar

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DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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Canada Graduate Scholarships

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $50,000 per year for 3 ye… and a Nov 9 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

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Nov 9

Study in: Canada

Nov 9

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

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Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhD

Study in: Canada

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For Sight Grants-In-Aid

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a Mar 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students matching country rules

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 1

Study in: United States

Mar 1

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

STEM Medicine DisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student

Study in: United States

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Petro- Graduate Research Award Program

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 USDUSD and a Mar 28 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students matching country rules

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Mar 28

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

Mar 28

$10,000 USD

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DisabilityFew RequirementsHispanic

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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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.