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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Assumption Life Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $8,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$8,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 30, 2026

today

8 requirements

Requirements

MedicineCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Founders' Award Scholarship deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $7,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$7,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

7 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
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James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by May 19, 2026.

3 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

May 19, 2026

19 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

EducationHumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 2.5+AZCAHINV
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FMA College Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by May 19, 2026.

1 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

May 19, 2026

19 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMDisabilityWomenHispanicFirst-GenerationHigh School SeniorUndergraduateGraduateHigh SchoolCAHIMSNVUT
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NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,625. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$5,625

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Judith A. Quinn Detroit Member Chapter AIST Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

8 requirements

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+MIOHMichiganOhio
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Adult Basic Education Transition Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

6 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

9 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+
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Harold Bettinger Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

8 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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How to increase your chances

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  • Focus first on disability scholarships where your background matches the listed eligibility requirements.
  • Compare deadlines and required materials before choosing which applications to prioritize.
  • Prepare essays, transcripts, recommendation requests, and proof of enrollment before the final week.
  • Confirm official provider requirements and submission instructions before applying.

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.