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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Wesley Beck Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $25000. Plan to apply by May 2, 2026.

581 applicants

$25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 2, 2026

2 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

May 2, 2026

2 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

$25,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

EducationCommunityDisabilityWomenFoster YouthFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 3.5+CACTMONCRI

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Madam C.J. Walker 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 5/29/2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

May 29, 2026

29 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

May 29, 2026

29 days left

1 requirement

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

STEMMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsMinorityAfrican AmericanHispanicNative AmericanUndergraduateGraduate

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Western Section 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 May 1, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 1, 2026

1 day left

4 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

4 requirements

Requirements

$2,500

Award Amount

Direct to student

MedicineDisabilityUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+AKAZCACOHIIDMTNVNMORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoMontanaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming

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Yarmouth Area Community 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 May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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Mark Larscheidt Memorial 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 May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

MedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 2.0+MIMNWIMichiganMinnesotaWisconsin

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Mary Anne Grimmell Memorial 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 May 1, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 1, 2026

1 day left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduateGPA 2.0+MIMNWIMichiganMinnesotaWisconsin

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Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

473 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationMedicineDisabilityFew RequirementsVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+CANVPAWA

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CJM Rampelt Family Legacy Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by June 12, 2026.

30 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 12, 2026

43 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Jun 12, 2026

43 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationLawCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanHispanicFirst-GenerationNative AmericanFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+CAINMDNCPATN

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Second Chance Youth Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $5000. Plan to apply by June 21, 2026.

395 applicants

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 21, 2026

52 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

Jun 21, 2026

52 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$5,000

Award Amount

EducationLawCommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDNV

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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.