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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Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by June 18, 2026.

367 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jun 18, 2026

49 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Jun 18, 2026

49 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationHumanitiesMedicineDisabilityHobbiesWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanLGBTQ+Foster YouthLow IncomeInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.5+ALAZARCACOCTDEFLGAIDILINKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPASCSDTXUTVAWAWI

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Frank E. Bolden Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,650. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$3,650

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

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7 requirements

Requirements

Apr 30, 2026

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7 requirements

Requirements

$3,650

Award Amount

EducationCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+PAPennsylvania

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Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarships

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $25,000. Plan to apply by October 28, 2026.

$25,000

Award Amount

Oct 28, 2026

181 days left

None

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Oct 28, 2026

181 days left

None

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$25,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew Requirements

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Hearing Impaired Scholarship Guide: Eligibility & Deadline

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. The listed award is $12,000. Plan to apply by April 01, 2027.

$12,000

Award Amount

Apr 1, 2027

336 days left

None

Requirements

Apr 1, 2027

336 days left

None

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$12,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolCAFLGAIDILMNNYOHPATX

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Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $3,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

May 1, 2026

1 day left

4 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

4 requirements

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateNon-monetaryGPA 2.0+AKAZCACOIDMTNVORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming

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Ware Malcomb Foundation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000 - 3,000. Plan to apply by 5/13/2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

May 13, 2026

13 days left

None

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May 13, 2026

13 days left

None

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$3,000

Award Amount

ArtsCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

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and Lester Rosenblatt Undergraduate Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $6,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$6,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$6,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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N. and Helen H. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $6,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$6,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$6,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Vic and Margaret Ball Internship Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,500 - 6,000. Plan to apply by 10/1/2026.

$6,000

Award Amount

Oct 1, 2026

154 days left

None

Requirements

Oct 1, 2026

154 days left

None

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$6,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeVerifiedGPA 2.0+

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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.

How to increase your chances

Choose applications with a stronger fit

Focus first on disability scholarships where your background matches the listed eligibility requirements.
Compare deadlines and required materials before choosing which applications to prioritize.
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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.