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

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Gerald W. & Edith F. Wallace Scholarship

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

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 1, 2027

312 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Host: Not specified
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYNDOHPATX
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Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Jul 26, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 26, 2026

63 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationDisabilityMedicineFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
Verified
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RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Computer and Information Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A monthly scholarship of … and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Computer and Information Sciences studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check
Recurring

A monthly scholarship of …

Award Amount

Paid to school

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Germany
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
Verified
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RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Computer and Information Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of monthly rate of 992 Euros… and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Computer and Information Sciences studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check
Recurring

monthly rate of 992 Euros…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Germany
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
Verified
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Studies Research Grant

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of A contribution towards tr… and a Application deadlines vary by country/programme. deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies studentsEffort: EasySource: Needs check
Recurring

A contribution towards tr…

Award Amount

Application deadlines vary by country/programme.

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Germany
HumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsHispanicUndergraduatePhDGraduateVerifiedNYNew York
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Anna C. And C. Colburn Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $11,000 USDUSD and a Jan 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$11,000 USD

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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China Times Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research In Chinese Studie

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Jun 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Jun 30

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Emergency Preparedness Research Fellowship

Students who match the official eligibility rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $13,500 and a Mar 28 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$13,500

Award Amount

Mar 28

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew Requirements
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Dr. Segal Research Grants

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $35,000 Canadian Dollar and a Jun 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$35,000 Canadian Dollar

Award Amount

Jun 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate

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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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