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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Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Depending on academic lev… and a Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme. deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

3 requirements

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Study in: Germany

Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

3 requirements

Requirements

Depending on academic lev…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education DisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 2.0+GA

Study in: Germany

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State University Global Award

International students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,625 USDUSD and a Variable deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: International studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,625 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Variable

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Variable

None

Requirements

$2,625 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Howard V Phalin World Book Graduate Scholarship In Science

Science students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 Canadian Dollars and a May 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Library Science studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,500 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

May 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

May 1

None

Requirements

$2,500 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

STEM DisabilityFew Requirements

Study in: United States

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Engineering Scholarship

This listing has partial details. Confirm the final deadline, eligibility rules, award value, and application steps on the official source before applying.

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

$2,500

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Eligible: India Study in: United States

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$2,500

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Education STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduate

Eligible: India Study in: United States

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For Sight Summer Student Fellowship

Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,400 and a Mar 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Health Professions and Clinical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,400

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 1

None

Requirements

$2,400

Award Amount

STEM Medicine DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduate

Study in: United States

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University Undergraduate Research Travel Grant

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of USD USD $2,500and a Apr 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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USD $2,500

Award Amount

Apr 1

1 requirement

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Study in: Israel

Apr 1

1 requirement

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USD $2,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

Study in: Israel

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Programmes in Germany

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Monthly payments of 1,400… and a Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here: deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

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Monthly payments of 1,400…

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Paid to school

Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

Annual deadline

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Germany

Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

Annual deadline

3 requirements

Requirements

Monthly payments of 1,400…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education Medicine Community Safety DisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+GA

Study in: Germany

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Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Monthly payments for doct… and a Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here: deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

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Monthly payments for doct…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

Annual deadline

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Germany

Application deadlines are updated in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:

Annual deadline

3 requirements

Requirements

Monthly payments for doct…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education Medicine Law Community Safety DisabilityInternational StudentsPhDGraduateVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+GA

Study in: Germany

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Founders Scholarship Foundation

Construction Trades students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 - $2,000 USD- $500 - $2,000 USDUSD and a Mar 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Construction Trades studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500 - $2,000 USD

Award Amount

Mar 15

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 15

None

Requirements

$500 - $2,000 USD

Award Amount

Arts STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGPA 3.0+

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.