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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Nevada Womens Fund Scholarships

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by January 05, 2027.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jan 5, 2027

250 days left

None

Requirements

Jan 5, 2027

250 days left

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNVNYOHPATXNevada

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GRCF Orrie & Dorothy Cassada Scholarship Guide

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by March 01, 2027.

$5,000

Award Amount

Mar 1, 2027

305 days left

None

Requirements

Mar 1, 2027

305 days left

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew Requirements

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Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 3,500. Plan to apply by 5/31/2026.

$3,500

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

May 31, 2026

31 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$3,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+CANVCaliforniaNevada

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Gordon Hartman Endowed Scholarship Guide

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 5/15/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

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First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduate Bursary

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,000. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

MedicineLawDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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First Nations, Métis and Inuit Undergraduate Bursary

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,000. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 500 - 3,000. Plan to apply by 7/15/2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school

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Reflections Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000 - 3,000. Plan to apply by 7/15/2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to student

Verified

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Powering Education Scholarship

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 01, 2027.

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 1, 2027

336 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Apr 1, 2027

336 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.5+CAFLGAILMEMNNYOHPATX

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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.