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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Maria Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a May 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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North Carolina Electronic Security Youth Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a Apr 29, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$2,500

Award Amount

Apr 29, 2026

deadline passed

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
LawCommunitySafetyDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+NCNorth Carolina
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Ford Thomas Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Apr 17, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 17, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+
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R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a May 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

May 19, 2026

deadline passed

1 requirement

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: Canada
EducationHumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 2.5+AZCAHINV
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Scholarship for Engineering Students

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

9 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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TRI Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Alger Québec Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$5,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

9 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
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LEAD Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a May 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsMinorityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Moates Science and Technology Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$5,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
EducationSTEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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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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