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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Youth Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by April 29, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Apr 29, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

LawCommunitySafetyDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+PAPennsylvania
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BDJ40 Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $15000. Plan to apply by April 15, 2026.

40 applicants

$15,000

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityDisabilityVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGraduateGPA 3.5+ALFLVA
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School-Age Financial Aid Scholarship Guide

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,000. Plan to apply by April 13, 2026.

$4,000

Award Amount

Apr 13, 2026

deadline passed

3 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+
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Preferred Bank Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by April 20, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 20, 2026

deadline passed

6 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+CANVNJNYTXCaliforniaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkTexas
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Veterans Scholarship Program

This scholarship helps cover education costs for qualified students. It is geared toward students attending Community or Technical College, Four-Year University, Graduate School, Two-Year College, Vocational-Technical or Trade School. The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by April 10, 2026 3:00 PM CT.

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 10, 2026 • 3:00 PM UTC

deadline passed

15 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityVeteransFinancial NeedHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+IndianaNationwide
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Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by April 17, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Apr 17, 2026

deadline passed

4 requirements

Requirements

EducationDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+CANVCaliforniaNevada
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The Ada Cheever Perry Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by April 15, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 2.5+
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Laurel Hester Memorial 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 April 15, 2026.

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 15, 2026

deadline passed

8 requirements

Requirements

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenLGBTQ+High School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+
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Royal Business Bank Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by April 20, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Apr 20, 2026

deadline passed

5 requirements

Requirements

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+CAHIILNVNJNYCaliforniaHawaiiIllinoisNew JerseyNevadaNew York

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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

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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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