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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Canada Graduate Scholarships

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $50,000 per year for 3 ye… and a Nov 9 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Engineering studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$50,000 per year for 3 ye…

Award Amount

Nov 9

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhD
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For Sight Grants-In-Aid

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a Mar 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student
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Petro- Graduate Research Award Program

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 USDUSD and a Mar 28 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Mar 28

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsHispanic
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Post-doctoral Fellowship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $40,000/year Canadian dol… and a Oct 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$40,000/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Oct 15

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $13,800/year Canadian dol… and a Rolling deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Engineering studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$13,800/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Rolling

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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NSERC Industrial Fellowships

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $40,000 to $50,000 Canadi… and a Rolling deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Graduate studentEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$40,000 to $50,000 Canadi…

Award Amount

Rolling

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Darcovich Memorial Doctoral Fellowship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $12,000 Canadian Dollars and a Mar 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$12,000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMLawDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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-Deafness Research UK Award

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 75,000 GBP and a May 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

75,000 GBP

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

None

Requirements

Eligible: United KingdomStudy in: United States
EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school
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Society Of (SOA) James C. Hickman Scholar Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 USDUSD and a Feb 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate

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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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