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.

NEW

Accounting Scholarship Program For USA-Canada Students

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 15

1 requirement

Requirements

May 15

1 requirement

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to school

NEW

Visual Art Scholarship Program For USA-Canada Students

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

$1,000

Award Amount

May 15

1 requirement

Requirements

May 15

1 requirement

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+

NEW

Vaughn S. Clauson Public Interest Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by April 1.

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

April 1

4 requirements

Requirements

April 1

4 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationLawDisabilityUndergraduateDirect to student

NEW

Advice for Your Younger Self Study Abroad Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by October 31.

$1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

October 31

1 requirement

Requirements

October 31

1 requirement

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

DisabilityFew RequirementsNon-monetary

NEW

Crush the GRE Test Scholarship Program

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $559. Plan to apply by May 31st.

$559

Award Amount

Non-monetary

May 31st

None

Requirements

May 31st

None

Requirements

$559

Award Amount

Non-monetary

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsNon-monetaryGPA 3.0+GA

NEW

Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 1500. Plan to apply by December 15.

$1,500

Award Amount

Non-monetary

December 15

3 requirements

Requirements

December 15

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

Non-monetary

EducationDisabilityUndergraduateNon-monetary

NEW

Mobile App Development Scholarship Program

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by 15th of December.

$500

Award Amount

15th of December

None

Requirements

15th of December

None

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

ArtsSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduate

NEW

AlgaeCal Health Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 1000. Plan to apply by June 30.

$1,000

Award Amount

June 30

2 requirements

Requirements

June 30

2 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsGPA 3.0+

NEW

Scholarship Program For Marketing Students

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

2 requirements

Requirements

15th of May

2 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsPaid to school

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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.