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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Post-doctoral Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $40,000/year Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by October 15.

$40.000/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Oct 15

None

Requirements

Hosted in Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $13,800/year Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by Rolling.

$13.800/year Canadian dol…

Award Amount

Rolling

None

Requirements

Hosted in Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsGraduate
NEW

NSERC Industrial Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $40,000 to $50,000 Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by Rolling.

$40.000 to $50.000 Canadi…

Award Amount

Rolling

None

Requirements

Hosted in CanadaFor Canada
STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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Darcovich Memorial Doctoral Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $12,000 Canadian Dollars. Plan to apply by March 1.

$12.000 Canadian Dollars

Award Amount

Mar 1

None

Requirements

2 host countries
ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMLawDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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-Deafness Research UK Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 75,000 GBP. Plan to apply by May 31.

75.000 GBP

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

None

Requirements

US-basedFor United Kingdom
EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduatePaid to school
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Society Of (SOA) James C. Hickman Scholar Program

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $20.000 USDUSD. Plan to apply by February 15.

$20.000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 15

None

Requirements

US-based
EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
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For Sight Postdoctoral Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $20,000. Plan to apply by March 1.

$20.000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Mar 1

None

Requirements

US-based
STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to student
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Northern Development Bursary

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $6,000 to $12,000 Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by April 30.

$6.000 to $12.000 Canadia…

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 30

None

Requirements

Hosted in Canada
EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsPaid to school
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Dr. Elder Grant Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $11,500 Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by November 1.

$11.500 Canadian dollars

Award Amount

Nov 1

None

Requirements

Hosted in CanadaFor Canada
DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduatePhDGraduate

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  • Focus first on disability scholarships where your background matches the listed eligibility requirements.
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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.

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