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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$10,000 Create Valentines for Older Adults Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 10,000. Plan to apply by February 15.

$10,000

Award Amount

February 15

3 requirements

Requirements

February 15

3 requirements

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

DisabilityGPA 2.0+

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University Of China Centenary Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $20,000 CAD$ payable over 4 years. Plan to apply by Dec 18.

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 18

3 requirements

Requirements

Dec 18

3 requirements

Requirements

$20,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

DisabilityInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+

Verified

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College International Students Tuition Waiver

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Up to $13,000.

$13,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

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3 requirements

Requirements

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3 requirements

Requirements

$13,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

EducationDisabilityInternational StudentsHigh SchoolUndergraduateVerifiedPaid to schoolGPA 3.0+

Verified

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ACI Foundation Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $7,000-$10,000 USD. Plan to apply by November 30.

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

November 30

3 requirements

Requirements

November 30

3 requirements

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

ArtsSTEMDisabilityVerifiedDirect to student

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The Community Scholarship Program

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. It is geared toward students attending Community or Technical College, Four-Year University, Two-Year College, Vocational-Technical or Trade School. The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by June 25, 2026 3:00 PM CT.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 25, 2026

56 days left

14 requirements

Requirements

Jun 25, 2026

56 days left

14 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+AZHIINMDNVORTXArizonaHawaiiIndianaMarylandNevadaOregonTexas

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Canadian Home Economics Association (chea) Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $6,000 Canadian Dollar. Plan to apply by November 1.

$6,000

Award Amount

November 1

None

Requirements

November 1

None

Requirements

$6,000

Award Amount

ArtsEducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGraduatePhD

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Harriet And Leon Pomerance Fellowship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5,000 USD. Plan to apply by November 1.

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

November 1

None

Requirements

November 1

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsDirect to student

NEW

Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2,500 or $5,000 USD. Plan to apply by March 15.

$5,000

Award Amount

March 15

None

Requirements

March 15

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew Requirements

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Bourse Georgette Lemoyne

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 5,000 Canadian dollars. Plan to apply by November 1.

$5,000

Award Amount

November 1

None

Requirements

November 1

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduate

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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.