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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Women in Business Equal Pay

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 51% of tuition. Plan to apply by November 29.

$51

Award Amount

November 29

None

Requirements

November 29

None

Requirements

$51

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenGA

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Canadian Northern Studies Trust Cooperatives Bursary

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Varies. Plan to apply by Unrestricted.

Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Varies

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsPaid to school

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Going Global-Science And Technology With European Partners

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by March 1.

Variable

Award Amount

March 1

None

Requirements

March 1

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew Requirements

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Transatlantic Research Cooperation Among German, Us And Canadian Scholars

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by June; Decemeber.

Variable

Award Amount

June; Decemeber

None

Requirements

June; Decemeber

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew Requirements

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Leo J. Krysa Undergraduate Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by May 1.

Variable

Award Amount

May 1

None

Requirements

May 1

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduate

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International USA Transfer Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Variable. Plan to apply by Automatic consideration upon admission to the .

Variable

Award Amount

Paid to school

Automatic consideration upon admission to the University of Alberta.

None

Requirements

Automatic consideration upon admission to the University of Alberta.

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 3.0+

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Fellowship Program

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

Variable

Award Amount

September 15

None

Requirements

September 15

None

Requirements

Variable

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityFew Requirements

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Success for Life

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1,000 CAD per school year completed. Plan to apply by April 30 of the year prior to intake in September.

$1,000

Award Amount

April 30 of the year prior to intake in September

3 requirements

Requirements

April 30 of the year prior to intake in September

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityHigh School

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ESSAY WRITING CONTEST BY

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

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

April 30th

3 requirements

Requirements

April 30th

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationDisabilityHigh SchoolDirect to student

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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.