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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Northeast Pensacola Sertoma 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 12/31/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FLWA
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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 12/31/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

HumanitiesLawMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeNY
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Lions Club Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $250. Plan to apply by May 4, 2026.

$250

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 4, 2026

4 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
Verified
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Vocational (Bettinger, Holden & Perry) 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

DisabilityFew RequirementsCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedGPA 2.0+
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Roy & Hilda Baker 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 4, 2026.

$500

Award Amount

May 4, 2026

4 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Emerging Black Technologists Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by June 10, 2026.

36 applicants

$500

Award Amount

Jun 10, 2026

41 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+ALARDEFLKYLAMDMSNCPASCTNTXVAWVDC
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York Trade Scholarship for the Disabled

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

67 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 11, 2026

11 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
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Leonard and Susan Rogers 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 5/18/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 18, 2026

18 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateFLFlorida
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Deloitte Foundation Fund for Services for Students with Disabilities 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 6/1/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhD

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This page helps you review disability scholarships from the ScholarshipTop catalog. Use filters to narrow results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, location, and application requirements before opening provider details.

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.

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