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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Schroder Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+WAWashington
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Greater Cincinnati Vietnam of America Chapter 10 Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Apr 17, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 17, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
LawDisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+OHOhio
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Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

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Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsHispanicFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.5+AZARCACOCTFLGAILINKSMDMANENVNJNMNYNCOKORRITNTXVAWAWI
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Mark Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
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The Dr. Rose D. Endowed Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Apr 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.0+
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Norwood Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 13, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 13, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityEasy ApplyFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+TXTexas
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Parnham Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: Canada
EducationMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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of Penelope Undergraduate Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

6 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: CanadaStudy in: United States
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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State Legislative Board Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

deadline passed

2 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
DisabilityEasy ApplyFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+AZCANVCaliforniaArizonaNevada

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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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