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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Georgia Legion Auxiliary Past Department President 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

4 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+GAGeorgia
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PSWRC-NAHRO Educational 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 30, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+AZCANVArizonaCaliforniaNevada
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Shanon Rasco Scholarship for the Physically Disabled

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Jul 1, 2026

62 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateTX
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Red Bud Lions Club 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 12/19/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 19, 2026

233 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+ILIllinois
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Pensacola Seville Sertoma Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 250 - 600. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.

$600

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FLWA
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AME Church Fifth District Lay Leadership Scholarship

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

$500

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+AKAZCACOHIIDKSMOMTNENVNMORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoKansasMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming
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John H. Lyons Sr. Scholarship

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

$500

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

30 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+
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Ralph A. Lewin Poster Award

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

$500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
Verified
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Hacia ! Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1500. Plan to apply by June 10, 2026.

39 applicants

$1,500

Award Amount

Jun 10, 2026

41 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityWomenMinorityInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeVerifiedGPA 3.5+CA

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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.

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