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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Youth 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 May 15, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

LawCommunitySafetyDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+KYKentucky
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Sierra Nevada Chapter DAR Scholarship

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by February 15, 2027.

$2,000

Award Amount

Feb 15, 2027

291 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNVNYOHPATXNevada
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Tall International Student Scholarships

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by March 01, 2027.

$2,000

Award Amount

Mar 1, 2027

305 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational Students
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Peter and Joan Oliver Arts Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $300. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$300

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
Verified
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Ferriss Horticulture Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 5/1/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

None

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.5+
Verified
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Jacob and Rita Van Namen Marketing Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 5/1/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+
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Youth Bicyclists of Nevada Co. Foundation 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 13, 2026.

$500

Award Amount

May 13, 2026

13 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+CANVNevadaCalifornia
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AME Church Fifth District Lay Community Service 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

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+AKAZCACOHIIDKSMOMTNENVNMORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoKansasMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming
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Space Coast Chapter 123 DAV 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 18, 2026.

$500

Award Amount

May 18, 2026

18 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+FLFlorida

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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.