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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Veterans Bursary Program

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 30, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Scholarship for Indigenous Students

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 2,500. Plan to apply by 7/15/2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school

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Terry Fox 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 7/15/2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity College

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Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,500 - 2,500. Plan to apply by 8/14/2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Aug 14, 2026

106 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Aug 14, 2026

106 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+Financial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeCANV

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Automotive Scholarship Program - Spring

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 2,500. Plan to apply by 10/15/2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Oct 15, 2026

168 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Oct 15, 2026

168 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to student

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TLMI Member Employee 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 12/31/2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity College

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Bishop T. Larry Kirkland Scholarship of Excellence

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+AKAZCACOHIIDKSMOMTNENVNMORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoKansasMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming

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Lt(N) Andrew Franklyn Webster Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 26, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 26, 2026

26 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 26, 2026

26 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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Jim Dinning/Calgary Lougheed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 30, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

30 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 30, 2026

30 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

ArtsSTEMCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.5+

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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.