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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Eric S. Waterman Scholarship USA 2026 Apply

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 5/30/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 30, 2026

30 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduate
Verified
NEW

Scholarship Program

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 5/31/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

None

Requirements

STEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 3.0+
For Canada
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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 6/1/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

None

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DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateNVNevada
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Fuerza Union For the 831 Footy Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by June 20, 2026.

2 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jun 20, 2026

51 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityMinorityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolNon-monetaryGPA 2.0+CA
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Jeanne Murphy Scholarship: Compassion in Action

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by July 8, 2026.

160 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

Jul 8, 2026

69 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityMusicDisabilityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+CAGAHIKYNMNY
For Mexico
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From TBI Resilience to STEM Success Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by July 27, 2026.

33 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 27, 2026

88 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilitySTEMFirst-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+NCTX
For United States
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Robert P. Hurrle Doctoral 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 9/1/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Sep 1, 2026

124 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduateFLFlorida
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Nathan E. Rodgers Scholarship USA 2026 Apply

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 9/7/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Sep 7, 2026

130 days left

None

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFL
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W. Harvey and Ada W. Edwards 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 NeedUndergraduateGraduateFL

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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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