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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University Of India Centenary Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 payable over 4 ye… and a Feb 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$20,000 payable over 4 ye…

Award Amount

Feb 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: India
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduate
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Postdoctoral Research In The Study Of

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000-$9,000 USD for 9 m…-$8,000-$9,000 USD for 9 m…USD for 9 m… and a Rolling deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$8,000-$9,000 USD for 9 m…

Award Amount

Rolling

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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University Of - USA Centenary Scholarship

International students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 (over 4 years) and a Feb 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: International studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$20,000 (over 4 years)

Award Amount

Feb 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduate
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Scholarships For Non-US Citizens

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a Unrestricted deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$20,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational Students
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Postgraduate Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 100,000 INR and a Jul 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

100,000 INR

Award Amount

Jul 30

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: IndiaStudy in: United States
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
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$ Create Valentines for Older Adults Scholarship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $ and a Feb 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$10,000

Award Amount

Feb 15

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityGPA 2.0+
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University Of China Centenary Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 CAD$ payable over…CAD$20,000 CAD$ payable over…payable over… and a Dec 18 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: English Language and Literature studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$20,000 CAD$ payable over…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 18

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: China
DisabilityInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+
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College International Students Tuition Waiver

Education students can use this listing as a funding lead with a listed award of Up to $13,000. Check the provider page for final rules and timing.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Up to $13,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

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3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationDisabilityInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 3.0+
Verified
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ACI Foundation

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $7,000-$10,000 USD-$7,000-$10,000 USDUSD and a Nov 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$7,000-$10,000 USD

Award Amount

Direct to student

Nov 30

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsSTEMDisabilityVerifiedDirect to student

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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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