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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Post-doctoral Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $40,000/year Canadian dol… and a Oct 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$40,000/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Oct 15

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $13,800/year Canadian dol… and a Rolling deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$13,800/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Rolling

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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NSERC Industrial Fellowships

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $40,000 to $50,000 Canadi… and a Rolling deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$40,000 to $50,000 Canadi…

Award Amount

Rolling

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Darcovich Memorial Doctoral Fellowship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $12,000 Canadian Dollars and a Mar 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$12,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Mar 1

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMLawDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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-Deafness Research UK Award

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 75,000 GBP and a May 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

75,000 GBP

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

Eligible: United KingdomStudy in: United States
EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school
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Society Of (SOA) James C. Hickman Scholar Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 USDUSD and a Feb 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

Study in: United States
EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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For Sight Postdoctoral Fellowship

Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students 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: Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 1

Study in: United States
STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student
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Northern Development Bursary

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $6,000 to $12,000 Canadia… and a Apr 30 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$6,000 to $12,000 Canadia…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 30

Study in: Canada
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsPaid to school
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Dr. Elder Grant Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $11,500 Canadian dollars and a Nov 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

$11,500 Canadian dollars

Award Amount

Nov 1

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduate

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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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