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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Vasyl and Marika Tershakovec Family 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 June 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

HumanitiesSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

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Shelagh Neary Mikulak Memorial Scholarship for Leadership and Innovation in Library Sciences

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business - Agricultural Studies

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

HumanitiesSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Grace & Good Fortune Bursary for Single Mothers

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

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 15, 2026

47 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 15, 2026

47 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsSingle ParentFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Norma R. Smith Memorial 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 June 22, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 22, 2026

54 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

Jun 22, 2026

54 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Scholarship for Clinical Trial Accessibility

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

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 30, 2026

62 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Jun 30, 2026

62 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

STEMMedicineBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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Crutchfield-Healy Memorial 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 12/31/2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 31, 2026

246 days left

None

Requirements

Dec 31, 2026

246 days left

None

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentNVNevada

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Special Needs Inc. Teresa Politano Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2500. Plan to apply by May 28, 2026.

117 applicants

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 28, 2026

29 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

May 28, 2026

29 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+

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Scholarship for 2SLGBTQIA+ 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

Jul 15, 2026

77 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

77 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity College

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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.