Amount: $500
Application Due Date: September 15
Two students receive this annual award, established in 2006 to raise awareness of mobility issues on college campuses. Applicants must complete a creative application, based on the current year’s requirements.
Amount: $1,000 and under
Application Due Date: November 15
Applicants for this scholarship are juniors in college with a diagnosed disability who are pursuing a degree related to health and disability including public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering and audiology.
Amount: $5,000
Application Due Date: May 22
Graduate students with a disability who are or will be enrolled in communication sciences and disorders are eligible for this scholarship underwritten by the Leslie Londer Fund. Twenty general scholarships are given.
Amount: Varies
Application Due Date: January 31
Designed for students diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, applicants must be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease and be actively involved in rehabilitative efforts. Awards are based on academic success, an essay, references and other requirements.
Amount: Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Bella Soul gives scholarships to college students with a chronic illness or physical disability. It also provides a community page on its website to support those students.
Amount: $2,500 (in Canada)
Application Due Date: Coming Soon
In an effort to foster a diverse workforce, this scholarship provides people with disabilities the opportunity to develop themselves through education. Applicants must submit a resume as well as an essay about their career goals and why they should receive the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: December 4
This scholarship requires applicants to write an essay about the process of writing a business plan. Essays are judged by the co-founders of Fit Small Business on originality, writing style and quality of ideas.
Amount: $10,000 (in U.S.) or $5,000 (in Canada)
Application Due Date: Not yet posted
Google designed this scholarship for students with disabilities that require long-term or recurring support that impacts one or more major activities considered to be daily functions. This is a one-time award for undergraduate, graduate and doctorate students.
Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: Spring
The Hydrocephalus Association has a number of scholarship opportunities for promising young adults who live with the disease. The organization adds scholarships as it grows.
Amount: $500 and $750
Application Due Date: April 1
Residents of Oregon, Washington and California are eligible for this renewable award for students with a documented disability. Applicants should demonstrate service to the community and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: December 31
Pre-law and law students with a medically documented disability (either physical or learning) may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be accepted to or already attending an accredited university or law school in the U.S.
Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: March 1
This scholarship from the University of Colorado, Boulder College of Arts and Sciences is designed for a student with a solid academic record who has a disability. Special consideration is given to Colorado residents with multiple sclerosis who are anthropology majors.
Amount: Varies
Application Due Date: Unknown
Offered through the University of Utah, this scholarship is designed for students who have a documented disability and who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Amount: $5,000
Application Due Date: March 15
Awarded to promising high school students with financial need who plan to attend a vocational or academic college. This nonrenewable scholarship is designed for students declaring a major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business or a related field.
Amount: Varies (average of $1,623)
Application Due Date: Unknown
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation provides grants for students with disabilities who have documented financial need. These grants are paid directly to the students’ educational institutions.
Amount: $500
Application Due Date: Unknown
Available to Arkansas residents only, this scholarship provides help to young adults with learning difficulties so they can experience educational success. Two scholarships are rewarded each year.
Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date:
The Foundation for Science and Disability aims to provide opportunities for graduate and professional students with disabilities pursuing degrees in science, engineering, mathematics, technology and pre-medical/dental areas.