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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Centuri Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 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 $5,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

7 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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The MISA Foundation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $10,000. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

STEMCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 2.0+
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John Galt Scholarship for Future Supply Chain Leaders

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $10,000. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 31, 2026

31 days left

9 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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McCall MacBain Canadian Sustainable Finance Network Fellowship

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

$15,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 15, 2026

46 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+
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Education Grant

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 10,000. Plan to apply by 7/31/2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2026

92 days left

None

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeTrade School
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Grant Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 17,000. Plan to apply by 12/11/2026.

$17,000

Award Amount

Dec 11, 2026

225 days left

None

Requirements

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Fellowship Scholarship Deadline 2026…

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 44,000. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.

$44,000

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

MedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduatePhD
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Margaret E. Lucas "Full-Blooded Wolfpack" Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $11280. Plan to apply by May 14, 2026.

8 applicants

$11,280

Award Amount

May 14, 2026

14 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+MANC

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How to increase your chances

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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.