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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Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by May 6, 2026.

189 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

May 6, 2026

6 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanFoster YouthVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGraduateCommunity CollegeVerifiedGPA 3.5+ALMIWA
For United States
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Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3025. Plan to apply by May 3, 2026.

18 applicants

$3,025

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 3, 2026

3 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+MD
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Maryland Community College Tuition Waiver for Students with Disabilities

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Tuition Waiver. Plan to apply by 6/1/2026.

Tuition Waiver

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeNon-monetaryMDMaryland
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Kailyn Sneath Memorial 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 7/31/2026.

Amount Varies

Award Amount

Jul 31, 2026

92 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

MedicineCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity College
For Canada
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Hue Ta American Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by December 7, 2026.

31 applicants

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 7, 2026

221 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityDisabilityWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+CANC
For United States
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Gerald W. & Edith F. Wallace Scholarship

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by April 01, 2027.

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 1, 2027

336 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCAFLGAILMNNYNDOHPATX
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Doing Hard Things My Way: Adaptive Athlete Scholarship

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

458 applicants

$500

Award Amount

May 10, 2026

10 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+
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Jules Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resilience Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by July 26, 2026.

675 applicants

$500

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jul 26, 2026

87 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityMedicineFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
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Anna C. And Oliver C. Colburn Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $11,000 USD. Plan to apply by January 15.

$11,000

Award Amount

Jan 15

None

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduate
For Canada

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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.

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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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