Top 29 Learning Disabilities Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a graduating Learning Ally high school senior member with a learning disability? If so, consider applying for the Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award! The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award is open to graduating Learning Ally high school senior members with learning disabilities who plan to pursue postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Learning Ally, a leading nonprofit education solutions organization devoted to transforming the lives of early and struggling learners through proven solutions to improve literacy. This scholarship of theirs is in honor of the long-term and loyal donor to Learning Ally, Marion Huber, who was particularly committed to its mission of engaging students with learning disabilities. Each year, the scholarship awards the top winners $6,000 each and special honors winners $2,000 each to help them cover the costs of their education. If you have a learning disability, are passionate about continuing your education, and are looking for help funding college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an LGBTQ+ student looking for a generous scholarship opportunity? Further, are you a current or former resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington? If so, consider applying for the Pride Foundation Scholarship! The scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ students who have faced systemic barriers to education or other systemic discrimination and are currently pursuing post-secondary education. With this scholarship, The Pride Foundation is proud to support students who are underrepresented and stand out as leaders in their lives, communities, fields of study, workplaces, and movements. Founded in 1985, the Pride foundation carries the belief that people should be able to live safely and openly. Each year, the Pride foundation awards up to $16,500 to multiple recipients to fund their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Challenge Met Scholarship is an opportunity for students with a learning disability and an active Amateur Radio License Class to showcase their dedication and hard work. To apply, applicants must provide documentation of their learning disability and demonstrate their commitment to putting forth substantial effort, regardless of academic grades. Don't miss out on this chance to prove your mettle and earn financial support for your education.

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!

The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is on the hunt for impressive, blind undergraduate and graduate students from Missouri who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall semester. Applicants should live in Missouri but do not need to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri. Applicants are eligible to earn at least $750 and winners are selected based on merit. If you’re a well-rounded, driven, legally blind post-secondary student from Missouri, this scholarship is for you!

The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

This DCCI Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Canadian high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education in health care, criminal justice, or community & social services. To apply, submit an original essay of 500-700 words on how your disability has shaped your decision to study your chosen program. Don't forget to include proof of your high school graduation, acceptance to an accredited institution, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. This scholarship is a chance to pursue your dreams and make a difference in your community. One winner will be chosen to receive $1,000 toward the costs of their post-secondary education in Canada. Keep on reading to learn more!

This "City of Boston Disability Scholarship" is open to college students attending a part-time or full-time degree program who have a family member with an occupationally impairing disability, and who work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector. To apply, interested students must create a one- to two-minute video sharing what they've learned from their loved one with a disability, and publish it on YouTube with the title "Feigenbaum City of Boston Disability Scholarship Contest." Be sure to include this scholarship link (https://erisaattorneys.com/City) in the description and share your video on Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire's Facebook page for a chance to win. Keep on reading to learn more!

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. The award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions, rather than the costs associated with obtaining a degree. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged. Applicants must be students in North Texas in grade levels 8 through 12 and want to participate in an activity that will help strengthen their skills in their particular area of interest. To apply, each applicant must propose an activity that will promote their personal development in their particular field of interest. If you're a North Texas student looking for help funding your passions and creative pursuits, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Learning Disability Resources Foundation Awards Program is funded by the Learning Disability Resources Foundation, an organization that strives to create, discover and stimulate innovative services to meet the unmet needs of individuals with learning disabilities. Every year, their Learning Disability Resources Foundation Awards Program provides a laptop or tablet to multiple college or graduate students with Dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning disabilities who are not in their final year/semester of study. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Mays Mission Scholarships are funded by Mays Mission for the Handicapped, an organization that offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities. Each year, their Mays Mission Scholarships award grants of varying amounts to students working towards a bachelor's degree who have a physical or mental disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a graduating high school senior with a disability? Further, do you plan on enrolling in a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada for this upcoming school year? If so, consider applying for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to help winning applicants pay off the costs of their postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Lime Connect, “the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals - including veterans - who have disabilities in the world.” If you have an invisible or visible disability and are seeking some help in paying for college, we encourage you to apply for the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship!

The Google Lime Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high-potential individuals for scholarships. Each year, their Google Lime Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple current and incoming university students in the U.S. or Canada who have a disability and are pursuing a Computer Science or similar degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their INCIGHT Scholarship awards $500 to multiple Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending institutions of higher education and have any type of disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.