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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Faculty Forward Post Doctoral and Visiting Scholars Program at University of New 2027

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 50,0… and a 01.28.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, USD 50,0…

Award Amount

01.28.27

149 days left

Study in: United States
EducationLawDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGANMNew Mexico
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OISS scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 USD and a 02.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

5,000 USD

Award Amount

02.01.27

153 days left

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduateNV
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TCF Scholarship

High school senior students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $50,000 and a 02.07.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: High school senior students

$50,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

02.07.27

159 days left

Host: Not specified
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to student
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Justin Chiu International Scholarship at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 15,0… and a 02.15.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 15,0…

Award Amount

02.15.27

167 days left

Study in: Canada
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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New Sun Joy Harvie Maclaren Aboriginal Award at University 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 12,3… and a 10.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 12,3…

Award Amount

10.15.26

44 days left

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Promise Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $10,000 and a 10.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $10,000

Award Amount

10.31.26

60 days left

Host: Not specified
STEMDisabilityQuick ApplyFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+NVNevada
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The Bank of Visiting Scholar in Womens Studies at uOttawa 2027

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, up to CA… and a 01.04.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

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

Partial Funding, up to CA…

Award Amount

01.04.27

125 days left

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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& Sonja Koerner Indigenous Fellowship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 11,0… and a 05.04.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 11,0…

Award Amount

05.04.27

245 days left

Study in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Founders Scholarship

College 4th year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a 07.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: College 4th year students

$20,000

Award Amount

07.01.27

303 days left

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanLGBTQ+HispanicNative AmericanFinancial NeedUndergraduateAK

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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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