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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Indigenous 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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Founders' Award Scholarship deadline 2026 USA

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $7,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$7,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

7 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
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Generation Scholarship Eligibility 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 23, 2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

Apr 23, 2026

deadline passed

10 requirements

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanHispanicNative AmericanFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.0+
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Single Parent Award Deadline 2026 Scholarship…

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $44,000. Plan to apply by April 22, 2026.

$44,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 22, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+
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Anne Ford Scholarship eligibility and deadline USA 2026

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 17, 2026.

$10,000

Award Amount

Apr 17, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+
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AWS Graduate Research Fellowships

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $35,000. Plan to apply by April 15, 2026.

$35,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsPhDGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+
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Judith A. Quinn Detroit Member Chapter AIST Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

8 requirements

Requirements

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+MIOHMichiganOhio
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Adult Basic Education Transition Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

today

6 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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CST Bursary Award 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 April 24, 2026.

$6,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 24, 2026

deadline passed

7 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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  • Focus first on disability scholarships where your background matches the listed eligibility requirements.
  • Compare deadlines and required materials before choosing which applications to prioritize.
  • Prepare essays, transcripts, recommendation requests, and proof of enrollment before the final week.
  • 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.

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