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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Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Graduate Scholarship in Italian Studies

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsGraduatePhDGPA 2.0+

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Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection 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 June 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Stephen C. Matula 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 June 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+Nationwide

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John J. McKetta Undergraduate 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 June 15, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 15, 2026

46 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 15, 2026

46 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMDisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

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RBC Foundation Green Skills Scholarship Guide

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

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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Western Region Korean American 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 June 30, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

9 requirements

Requirements

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

9 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

MedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.0+AKAZCAHIIDMTNVORUTWAAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiIdahoMontanaNevadaOregonUtahWashington

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Festival Family 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 7/15/2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

Jul 15, 2026

76 days left

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

DisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to school

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Killam Canadian National 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 10/15/2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Oct 15, 2026

168 days left

None

Requirements

Oct 15, 2026

168 days left

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeMA

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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 12/31/2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationLawDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 2.0+NVNevada

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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.