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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VSA Emerging Young Artists Program

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $3,000. Plan to apply by November 16, 2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Nov 16, 2026

200 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000. Plan to apply by 3/1/2027.

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Mar 1, 2027

305 days left

None

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
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Dona O'Keefe Tucholski Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,600. Plan to apply by May 4, 2026.

$1,600

Award Amount

May 4, 2026

4 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 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 $1,500. Plan to apply by May 22, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

May 22, 2026

22 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+MIMichigan
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Southwest Chapter Academic Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by May 27, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

May 27, 2026

27 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 2.0+AZCAHINVArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiNevada
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NCNSFPE Brady-Williamson Scholarship Guide

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by February 28, 2027.

$2,500

Award Amount

Feb 28, 2027

304 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsCANV
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Ginny Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1500. Plan to apply by May 26, 2027.

63 applicants

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 26, 2027

391 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanFoster YouthInternational StudentsFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+ALAZARCACOFLILKSMDMAMIMOMTNHNYNCOHOKPASCTNTXVTVAWV
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Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 750. Plan to apply by 6/30/2026.

$750

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

None

Requirements

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school
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Ron Howell Caregiver Scholarship

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

MedicineCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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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.