Top 98 Scholarships for Disabled Students in April 2024

Are you a current or prospective college student on the autism spectrum? If so, applying for the Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship may interest you! The scholarship is open to both current and incoming undergraduate students with autism who are from anywhere around the world. The scholarship is offered by KFM Making A Difference, an organization founded by Kerry Magro focused on spreading awareness, supporting education for students with autism, and “making a difference” for those with special needs. The scholarship awards $500 to one winner each year. If you are a student looking to pay for college costs and are on the autism spectrum, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship, offered by the American Bus Association, aims to increase diversity in the transportation, travel, and tourism industry by supporting individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. Eligible candidates include those with physical or sensory disabilities, children of wounded U.S. or Canadian military veterans, and veterans themselves. Join the American Bus Association in breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive future for all.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Maine with a disability identified under IDEA and MUSER Chapter 101? If so, you may be eligible for the A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple high school seniors from Maine who have a disability and demonstrate impressive academics, extra-curricular activities, leadership, volunteerism, work ethic, and exceptional achievement in their ability to overcome disability. If you're from Maine, have a disability, and demonstrate these traits and/or achievements, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to provide education assistance for disabled youth. Students living with spinal cord injuries, rare skin conditions, debilitating Lyme disease, cerebral palsy, Fraser’s Syndrome, and Cress Syndrome have been the recipients of this college financial support, although the scholarship is available to students with a wide range of physical and psychological conditions. The scholarship is awarded by the Lep Foundation to help families struggling to both support the financing of college education while also dealing with the medical and rehabilitation costs that accompany disability. Each year, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

On To the Future (OTF) is a scholarship opportunity for those pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited North American institution or recent college graduates residing in North America. This scholarship is open to individuals from the following underrepresented communities in the geosciences: low-income, people of color, first-generation, non-traditional, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. Applicants must have never attended a GSA Connects annual meeting. If you fit this criteria, we encourage you to apply - don't take this opportunity for granite! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an incoming or current university student with a disability? Further, are you interested in pursuing a career in the media, communications, or entertainment field? If so, consider applying for the NBCUniversal Tony Coehlo Media Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers eight awards worth $5,625 to applicants to be used for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is named in honor of Tony Coehlo, a former United States Representative from California and the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The scholarship is offered by the American Association of People with Disabilities, "a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities." If you’re passionate about working in a media or entertainment-centered field, are an incoming or current university student, and have a disability, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college student who is a PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America) member, the spouse of a member, or an unmarried child (under 24 years of age) who is dependent (as defined by the IRS) on a PVA member for principal support? If so, you may be eligible for the Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 and $2,500 each, respectively, to part- and full-time college students who meet the eligibility criteria. If you are a member or are related to a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college student who has been diagnosed with hemophilia or another significant bleeding disorder? Alternatively, do you have an immediate family member who is attached to the hemophilia/bleeding disorder community? If either applies, you may be eligible for the Brandywine Valley Hemophilia Foundation Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to an individual impacted by hemophilia or other significant bleeding disorder. Once chosen as the recipient, the scholarship will be renewed each year for four years as long as the individual remains in good academic standing. To apply, simply submit a completed application, a 500-750 word essay, an official or unofficial transcript, two letters of reference, and proof of a bleeding disorder. If you fit the criteria, don't miss out on this chance to further your education and achieve your dreams! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science is to be awarded to a student in the process of completing a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Candidates must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution. Applicants must submit a cover letter with vitae, a typewritten, detailed description of the dissertation topic and proposed research plan, and three letters of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student in the United States with significant bilateral hearing loss? "Significant bilateral hearing loss" refers to having at least a 50 dB unaided hearing loss in both ears or requiring cochlear implants. If you meet these criteria, consider applying for the LTZ Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship is awarded in varying amounts to multiple top applicants who answer a few essay questions and submit an audiogram, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. If you're a college student with significant bilateral hearing loss, we encocurage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an Ohio student who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes? If so, the Thomas J. Seefred Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! The $3,000 scholarship is open to all Ohio residents with Juvenile Diabetes who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. This scholarship was established in 2005 and is supported by the Thomas J. Seefred Trust. In order to apply, you must complete the online application, submit supporting documentation, and write a 500-word essay on the impact that Juvenile Diabetes has had on you. If you fit the criteria and would like some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Caroline Simpson Maheady Scholarship Award is a prestigious opportunity for nursing students with disabilities. Applicants should be undergraduate students of Scottish descent who have a passion for working with people with disabilities. To apply, submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can vouch for your academic abilities and personal character. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities.Show Less