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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John D. Sherman Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $12000. Plan to apply by May 5, 2026.

2 applicants

$12,000

Award Amount

May 5, 2026

5 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

May 5, 2026

5 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$12,000

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityHispanicVeteransSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGraduateGPA 3.5+CTVTWA

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NSA Annual Scholarship Awards

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 30, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Apr 30, 2026

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9 requirements

Requirements

Apr 30, 2026

today

9 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 3.0+

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Secular Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,200. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,200

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

$2,200

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+TNTennessee

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Francis Maria 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 May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

8 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

8 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Drs. Julieto and Marlyn Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5400. Plan to apply by June 16, 2026.

2 applicants

$5,400

Award Amount

Jun 16, 2026

47 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

Jun 16, 2026

47 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,400

Award Amount

EducationSTEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanInternational StudentsHispanicFinancial NeedUndergraduatePhDGraduateNY

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Thrive LEAD 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 May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

8 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

8 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsMinorityFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Betty Moates Science and Technology 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 May 15, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationSTEMBiologyDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Ingstrom Trust Regional 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 May 15, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

15 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity 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 May 22, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 22, 2026

22 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 22, 2026

22 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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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.