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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Jackson Fellowship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 2,000 Canadian dollars and a Nov 1 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

2,000 Canadian dollars

Award Amount

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduate
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Union Music Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Up to £2,000 and a Sep 21 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Up to £2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Sep 21

None

Requirements

EducationMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsPaid to schoolCTMA
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Association For Women Student Scholarship

Health Professions and Clinical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 USDUSD and a Feb 21 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,500 USD

Award Amount

Feb 21

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsWomen
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Research Award

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 - $1,500 and a Jan 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000 - $1,500

Award Amount

Jan 31

None

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduate
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Novus Scholarship Program

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Dec 13 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Dec 13

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMMedicineBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsCommunity College
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Science Scholarship by R&D

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Dec 13 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Dec 13

None

Requirements

Study in: Canada
EducationSTEMMedicineBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsCommunity College
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Tocris Scholarship Program

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Dec 13 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 13

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMMedicineBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolDirect to student
Verified
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Country Programme Latin America - Master

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Monthly Scholarship: 750 … and a 03.03.2026 Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered. The portal closes at 24.00 hours. Central European Time (CET or CEST) on the last (deadline) application day. deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check
Recurring

Monthly Scholarship: 750 …

Award Amount

Paid to school

03.03.2026 Applications submitted through other channels or to other authorities will not be considered. The DAAD portal closes at 24.00 hours. Central European Time (CET or CEST) on the last (deadline) application day.

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Germany
EducationSTEMDisabilityInternational StudentsHispanicGraduateVerifiedPaid to school
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Hamburg: Merit Scholarships for International Students

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of DAAD scholarship funding;… and a Apr 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

DAAD scholarship funding;…

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Apr 15

1 requirement

Requirements

Study in: Germany
DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateNon-monetaryGPA 2.0+GA

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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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