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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Titans Set SAIL 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

May 18, 2026

18 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+FLFlorida

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BAC Empowering Persons with Disabilities 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

May 18, 2026

18 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.5+FLFlorida

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Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson 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

Paid to school

May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

Requirements

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+FLFlorida

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Johnson 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

1 requirement

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

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Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateFLFlorida

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Susan Eason Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

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

Direct to student

May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

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May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

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Amount Varies

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.5+

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AMAA 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

1 requirement

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May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

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Amount Varies

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate

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NSHSRA 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

1 requirement

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May 1, 2026

1 day left

1 requirement

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Amount Varies

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CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolNVNevada

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Joey DeVivo's Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by May 11, 2026.

199 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

May 11, 2026

11 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

May 11, 2026

11 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

ArtsEducationHumanitiesDisabilityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+NY

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Joseph A. Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by May 30, 2026.

88 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

30 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

May 30, 2026

30 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

EducationMusicDisabilityWomenLow IncomeHispanicVeteransSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+AZGAIDNVNYORUTWA

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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.