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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Tommy Tranchin Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 3,000. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTX

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Lee and Elizabeth Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3000. Plan to apply by May 16, 2026.

72 applicants

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 16, 2026

16 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

May 16, 2026

16 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationDisabilityMedicineFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+

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Dominick D. Critelli, Jr. Annual Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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Special Needs Inc. Kathleen Lehman Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3500. Plan to apply by May 28, 2026.

928 applicants

$3,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 28, 2026

28 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

May 28, 2026

28 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$3,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationDisabilityCommunityWomenInternational StudentsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+

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Optimist Club William J. Cummer Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 30, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 30, 2026

30 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

May 30, 2026

30 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.5+

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Fraser W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 30, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

30 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 30, 2026

30 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

STEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

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Joseph and Dora Galandiuk Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

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The Kyle Block Scholarship: Eligibility and Deadline

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

9 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

9 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

ArtsSTEMLawMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 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.