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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AU Advancement Award - Graduate and Undergraduate

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a Oct 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Various benefits

Award Amount

Oct 15, 2026

144 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate
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John Boom Scholarship

student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a Nov 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Various benefits

Award Amount

Nov 1, 2026

161 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Award for International Heritage Studies

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Various benefits and a Nov 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Various benefits

Award Amount

Nov 15, 2026

175 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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Womens Fund Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Jan 5, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Jan 5, 2027

226 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNVNYOHPATXNevada
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GRCF & Dorothy Cassada Scholarship Guide

Students who match the official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Mar 1, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Students who match the official eligibility rulesEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Mar 1, 2027

281 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew Requirements
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Department of Philosophy Graduate Essay Prize at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Ranges f… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, Ranges f…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

May 31, 2026

7 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Canada
HumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,500 and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$3,500

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

7 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+CANVCaliforniaNevada
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Department of Chemistry Scholarship for Graduate Student Excellence at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 1,00… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

7 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Dr. Emerson Woodruff Graduate Scholarship in Paediatrics at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 1,00… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

7 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

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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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