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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Veady Endowed Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: College 1st year studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

281 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 2, 2027

281 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CACalifornia

Study in: United States

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Endowed Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

281 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 2, 2027

281 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CACalifornia

Study in: United States

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Special Needs Inc. Teresa Politano Memorial Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a May 28, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 28, 2026

3 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

May 28, 2026

3 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+

Study in: United States

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Master of Environment and Business Award 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

Direct to student

May 31, 2026

6 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Canada

May 31, 2026

6 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Partial Funding, Ranges f…

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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The Kinsmen Club of Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

5 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

May 30, 2026

5 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Community DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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Turnbull Leadership Award

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

5 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

May 30, 2026

5 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Community DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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and Russell Lane Canadian Art Award

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.5+

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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Weston English Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Education DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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Don Shon Award for in Learning from Practice Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+MAMassachusetts

Study in: United States

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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.