Top 12 Special Education Scholarships in February 2026

The High School Senior Scholarship for Future Teachers is open to all high school seniors who have or will graduate in the upcoming year from a Georgia Public High School and plan to attend an in-state university and major in teaching/education. Each year, multiple applicants are chosen to earn $1,000 to go towards their post-secondary education. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit an ~1,000-word essay, two (2) letters of recommendation, and an official copy of their high school transcript. If you're a graduating high school senior from Georgia who plans to attend an in-state university and major in teaching/education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a rising college upperclassman who will be enrolled in a K-12 special education-related major for the upcoming academic year? Further, have you graduated from an Alaskan high school or home school program? If so, consider applying for the Lucile Hope Special Education Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 to one rising college junior or senior from Alaska who is pursuing a degree related to special education and is enrolled full-time in their program. Preference will be given to residents of Matanuska-Susitna Valley, but students from anywhere in Alaska may apply. This scholarship was established in honor of Lucy Hope upon her retirement from the Mat-Su School District where she taught special education for many years and guided the administration of the special education program. If you wish to honor Lucy's legacy and are an Alaskan student currently pursuing a special education degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

If you are a college or university undergraduate or graduate student planning on becoming a teacher, you might consider applying for a Federal TEACH Grant. This renewable grant is open to aspiring teachers who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is funded by the US Department of Education, which strives to recruit highly skilled teachers to teach low-income students in high-need fields. If you’re passionate about teaching and are looking for some help funding your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a current or aspiring teacher planning to teach in Kansas for at least a year? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students pursuing bachelor's degrees in teaching, as well as current teachers and graduate students pursuing an endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or planning to teach in underserved areas. Every year, the scholarship proudly offers up to $6,666 ($3,333 per semester) to eligible recipients for their educational costs. The funding amount is based on the number of credit hours taken per semester, with recipients receiving more funding the more credit hours they're enrolled in. Bear in mind that recipients must complete one year of teaching for each year of scholarship funding received. If you are passionate about teaching and doing so in Kansas, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona student? Further, are you majoring in Political Science, Public Programs, or Special Education? If so, you've come to the right place! Each year, the Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to an Arizona resident (of at least one year) who is studying Political Science, Public Programs, or Special Education at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the  University of Arizona. Applicants must also have completed at least 12 hours with a grade average of “B” or better, and be enrolled full-time. While honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of a veteran will be given preference, neither is a requirement to apply. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a completed application, a ~300-word resume including their background and career goals, three (3) letters of reference testifying to applicants’ character, study, and work habits, and transcripts. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Do you have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD and plan on enrolling in a postsecondary program? If so, consider applying for the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship! The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is open to graduating senior high school students who will enroll in a two-year community college, a technical/vocational program, or a specialized program for students with (LD) and/or ADHD. Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 over two years ($2,500 each year) to help one (1) lucky student pay for their college costs. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Do you have a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD and plan on obtaining a bachelor’s degree? If so, consider applying for the Anne Ford Scholarship! The Anne Ford Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability or ADHD who will enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program for the upcoming fall. Each year, the Anne Ford Scholarship awards $2,500 to help one lucky student pay for their college costs. This scholarship can be renewed up to three times, totaling $10,000 over the course of a four-year bachelor's program. If you have a learning disability or ADHD and want help funding your bachelor's degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four types of scholarships offered: the College/University Scholarship for students enrolled in a four-year academic degree program, the Technical Scholarship for students enrolled in a two or three-year approved technical, vocational, and associate degree program, the Fine Arts Scholarship for students enrolled in school of arts, college of design or institute of the arts degree program, and the Special Education Scholarship for students with a current Individual Education Plan-IEP who are entering an approved technical, vocational, associate degree or a four-year academic program. The scholarships are awarded based on a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, volunteerism and community service. If you're a college-bound high school senior and PTA/PTSA member from Virginia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors from Long Island who are enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college/university in the United States, or continuing education to pursue a degree in the field of special education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or other behavioral-focused majors. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and have completed at least 80 hours of volunteer work in the area of special education during high school. If you're a college-bound high school senior from Long Island with a passion for education or behavioral science, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less