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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Bob Memorial Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jul 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15, 2026

51 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
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C. Reid Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jul 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15, 2026

51 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
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VSA Young Artists Program

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,000 and a Nov 16, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Engineering studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$3,000

Award Amount

Nov 16, 2026

175 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Jake Memorial Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Mar 1, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Mar 1, 2027

280 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
Verified
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Bethesda Auxiliary Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,000 and a May 8, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$3,000

Award Amount

May 8, 2027

348 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Southwest Academic Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a May 27, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,500

Award Amount

May 27, 2026

2 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 2.0+AZCAHINVArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiNevada
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National Coal Association Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Jul 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2026

67 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolHigh School
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Brady-Williamson Scholarship Guide

Students who match the official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a Feb 28, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$2,500

Award Amount

Feb 28, 2027

279 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsCANV
Verified
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Regional Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a Mar 31, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,500

Award Amount

Mar 31, 2027

310 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

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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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