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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Goodman Strong Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 10, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jun 10, 2026

16 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Jun 10, 2026

16 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+CTConnecticut

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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A. Siegle Endowed Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

36 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jun 30, 2026

36 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+FL

Study in: United States

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John H. Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jun 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

36 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Jun 30, 2026

36 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity College

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Verified

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Services Scholarship for Accessibility

Parks, Recreation, and Fitness Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jul 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Parks, Recreation, and Fitness Studies studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jul 1, 2026

37 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: Philippines Study in: United States

Jul 1, 2026

37 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedMAMassachusetts

Eligible: Philippines Study in: United States

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Dr. Bowen Memorial Scholarship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Jul 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Students matching country rulesEffort: EasySource: Needs check

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2026

67 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

Jul 31, 2026

67 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity College

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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Homes - Student Accessibility Services Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Sep 7, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Sep 7, 2026

105 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Sep 7, 2026

105 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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The Keys Scholarship USA 2026 Apply

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Sep 7, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Sep 7, 2026

105 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Sep 7, 2026

105 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity College

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Graduate Student Contingency Bursary at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Varies and a Sep 15, 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

Sep 15, 2026

113 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Canada

Sep 15, 2026

113 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Partial Funding, Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship

College 1st year students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount Varies and a Sep 30, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Sep 30, 2026

128 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Sep 30, 2026

128 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+FLFlorida

Eligible: United States 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.