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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Foundation Fellowship Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Sep 15 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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Variable

Award Amount

Sep 15

None

Requirements

Eligible: Sweden Study in: United States

Sep 15

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

Education DisabilityFew Requirements

Eligible: Sweden Study in: United States

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for Life

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 CAD per school yea…CAD per school yea… and a Apr 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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$1,000 CAD per school yea…

Award Amount

Apr 30

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: Canada

Apr 30

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000 CAD per school yea…

Award Amount

Education DisabilityHigh School

Study in: Canada

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ESSAY WRITING CONTEST BY

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Apr 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 30

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Apr 30

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education DisabilityHigh SchoolDirect to student

Study in: United States

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Marketing Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Dec 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Dec 31

3 requirements

Requirements

Dec 31

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Arts Education Community DisabilityUndergraduateGraduate

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Scholarship Opportunity in US and Canada

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Jul 10 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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$1,000

Award Amount

Jul 10

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jul 10

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Education STEM DisabilityFinancial NeedUndergraduate

Study in: United States

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Learning Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Award

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $ 500 and a Nov 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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$ 500

Award Amount

Nov 30

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Nov 30

2 requirements

Requirements

$ 500

Award Amount

Education Humanities STEM DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+

Study in: United States

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Pretty Actions Scholarship Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 4/15/18 and 10/15/18 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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$500

Award Amount

4/15/18 and 10/15/18

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

4/15/18 and 10/15/18

2 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

Education DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School

Study in: United States

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Abbott Scholarship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Apr 30 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

Apr 30

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Apr 30

2 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsGPA 2.5+

Study in: United States

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Therapy Scholarship

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

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

$500

Award Amount

Aug 31

2 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Aug 31

2 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsGPA 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.