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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Scholarship for Students from Africa

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by End of August Annually.

$1,000

Award Amount

End of August Annually

None

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational Students
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MOBILE COMPUTING STUDENTS FOR USA AND CANADA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by May 15th.

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 15th

None

Requirements

ArtsSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateDirect to student
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Scholarship Program For Interior Design Excellence For USA – Canada

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000 USD. Plan to apply by 15 May.

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

15 May

None

Requirements

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 3.5+
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Scholarship Program For Engineering Students In USA And Canada

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by 15th of May.

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

15th of May

None

Requirements

EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to school
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Medical Excellence in Australia USA Canada

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 1000. Plan to apply by May 15th.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15th

None

Requirements

EducationMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+
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New International Scholarship Monthly

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000, $1000, $1000. Plan to apply by End of every month.

$1,000

Award Amount

End of every month

None

Requirements

EducationLawDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational Students
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Monthly Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1,000, $1,000, $1,000. Plan to apply by Last Friday of the Month.

$1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Last Friday of the Month

None

Requirements

LawDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsNon-monetary
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Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

1 requirement

Requirements

ArtsHumanitiesDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Global Scholar Initiative

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is min $1000 per award. Plan to apply by Rolling.

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Rolling

1 requirement

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+GA

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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.