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

's Scholarship for Exemplary International Students

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 1000. Plan to apply by December 1.

$1,000

Award Amount

December 1

4 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
NEW

LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by 20th of each month.

$500

Award Amount

20th of each month

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityHigh SchoolGPA 3.0+
NEW

Crypto Currency and Economics Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 500. Plan to apply by 30 April & 31 October every year.

$500

Award Amount

30 April & 31 October every year

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisability
NEW

College Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 500. Plan to apply by May 1.

$500

Award Amount

May 1

3 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityGPA 2.5+
Verified
NEW

"HELP TO SAVE" SCHOLARSHIP

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is 1. Plan to apply by 10/10.

$1

Award Amount

Non-monetary

10/10

3 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityVerifiedNon-monetary
NEW

Assumption Life Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $8,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$8,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 30, 2026

today

8 requirements

Requirements

MedicineCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedPhDGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Bridge to Education Scholarship deadline 2026 USA

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. It is geared toward students attending Community or Technical College, Four-Year University. The listed award is $3,000 - $9,000. Plan to apply by April 28, 2026 3:00 PM CT.

$9,000

Award Amount

Apr 28, 2026

deadline passed

12 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+AZCACOFLGAILINKSMAMDMIMNMOMSNCNVTNTXUTVAWAArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKansasMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiNorth CarolinaNevadaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWashington
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Women in Technology Scholarship Deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $10,000. Plan to apply by April 24, 2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 24, 2026

deadline passed

11 requirements

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+

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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.