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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The Law Scholarship in Architectural Studies at University 2026

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 10,0… and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

Partial Funding, CAD 10,0…

Award Amount

08.31.26

51 days left

Study in: Canada

08.31.26

51 days left

Partial Funding, CAD 10,0…

Award Amount

Education Law DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

Verified

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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

297 days left

Study in: Canada

05.04.27

297 days left

Partial Funding, CAD 11,0…

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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Emily’s Light Cystic Foundation Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $10,000 and a 07.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $10,000

Award Amount

07.31.26

20 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

07.31.26

20 days left

award worth $10,000

Award Amount

DisabilityQuick ApplyFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Verified

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Graduate Research Scholarships Doctoral (CGRS D) Program 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 40,0… and a 09.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 40,0…

Award Amount

Paid to school

09.30.26

81 days left

Study in: Canada

09.30.26

81 days left

Partial Funding, CAD 40,0…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: Canada

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Fluor Diversity Scholarship at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, Up to GB… and a 10.05.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, Up to GB…

Award Amount

10.05.26

86 days left

Eligible: Ireland Study in: United Kingdom

10.05.26

86 days left

Partial Funding, Up to GB…

Award Amount

Education Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Eligible: Ireland Study in: United Kingdom

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Public Service Memorial Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $10,000 and a 12.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

award worth $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

12.01.26

143 days left

Host: Not specified

12.01.26

143 days left

award worth $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Medicine Law Community Safety DisabilityQuick ApplyFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanInternational StudentsHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+GAGeorgia

Host: Not specified

Verified

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Global Citizen Scholarship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Full Funding, up to USD 8… and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Full Funding, up to USD 8…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

08.31.26

51 days left

Eligible: Canada Study in: India

08.31.26

51 days left

Full Funding, up to USD 8…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedNon-monetaryGPA 3.5+AZGA

Eligible: Canada Study in: India

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Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Graduate Student Award of Merit

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 4,000 CAD and a 12.12.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

4,000 CAD

Award Amount

12.12.26

154 days left

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

12.12.26

154 days left

4,000 CAD

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGraduate

Eligible: Canada Study in: Canada

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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.