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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Red Bud Club Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Dec 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 19, 2026

208 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+ILIllinois
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Seville Sertoma Endowed Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $250 – $600 and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$250 – $600

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

220 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FLWA
Verified
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John H. Sr. Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a May 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

5 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+
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A. Lewin Poster Award

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

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Benevolent Foundation Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Oct 11, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Oct 11, 2026

139 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolNationwide
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James and Nora Nelson Bursary in Environmental Planning at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

7 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Canada
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Permanently Disabled Military or Their Family or Family of Service Member Missing/KIA Scholarship

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

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 1, 2026

37 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransFinancial NeedUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 3.0+VAVirginia
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Dean of Engineering Doctoral Perseverance Award 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 Oct 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

Award Amount

Oct 1, 2026

129 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Sierra Nevada DAR Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a Feb 15, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Feb 15, 2027

266 days left

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Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNVNYOHPATXNevada

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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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