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What Kind of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities are There?

There are a wide range of scholarships for students with disabilities. These awards aim to lessen the costs of pursuing a two year or four year degree or vocational program.

Some awards are for people with any disability by the ADA, DSM-V, IDEA, or other governing body.

There are several other awards that help students with a specific disability. For example, students with autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, blindness or diabetes could apply.

There are other criteria to qualify for disability scholarships. Eligible applicants with disabilities should be motivated. Also, giving back to the community is helpful to qualify for a scholarship.

In addition, grades and a high level of commitment to your goals are important for your application. You will also need to write a short essay as well as submit references.  

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) awards four athletes $500 each. The USABA Scholarship applicants must be legally blind, have a 2.5 GPA or higher and enrolled full time in college.

Why Disability Scholarships Are Important to Help Pay for College?

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 19% of undergrads report having a disability. Of this total, 26% were veterans reported having a disability.

NCES defines disability as a physical or mental condition. One that limits one or more major life activities. The disability also affects how we move, communicate, and learn.

If you are a college student with a disability, a scholarship could be useful. Unlike taking out a student loan, it is financial aid you typically do not pay back. As a result, it may help finance your college degree.

List of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Check out our list of 1,073 disability scholarships scholarships worth $6M.

The John Foy and Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

This award is for U.S. undergraduate students who either have, or have a loved one, who as been affected by leukemia.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 15, 2023

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Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship

At Distasio Law Firm, we fight for the rights of people who suffer from a birth injury. We have been doing this for over a decade, and we will continue to do so because we know how challenging life with a birth injury can be. If your birth injury was a result of medical malpractice or some form of negligence from another individual, it would also be very easy to live a bitter and resentful life, rather than a hopeful one that sees the possibilities, not the limitations, that lie before you. If you are reading about this scholarship, you did not take the easy way out. You dug deep and found a spark of motivation that propels you forward. And now you are college-bound. We want to hear your story, and we think other young people who struggle with birth injuries will want to hear it, too. YOUR STORY COULD BE YOUR TICKET TO WINNING THIS SCHOLARSHIP Nobody’s story is quite like yours. And nobody can tell it like you can tell it. Imagine where you were five or 10 years ago. Imagine the challenges you were facing. What pulled you through? What life lessons could another birth injury survivor have shared with you at that age to inspire you? This is what we want to know about you. The applicant whose application and essay most touches us as a story of courage, drive, and hope will win a $2,500 scholarship from Distasio Law Firm.

Total: $2500

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 15, 2023

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Bressman Law Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 15, 2023

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New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

This award is available to U.S. undergraduate students who are families and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Students must be attending or planning to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in New York.

Total: $25620

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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AR Military Dependents Scholarship Program

This award is available to Arkansas resident undergraduate students who are attending an Arkansas state-supported college or university. Students must be the natural child, adopted child, or spouse of an Arkansas resident who is/was one of the following: a prisoner of war, missing in action, killed in action, killed on ordnance delivery, or disabled during the course or result of active military duty after Jan. 1, 1960. Applications are available from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) website. Accessing the application requires students to register for an account using the electronic Arkansas Universal Financial Aid System. As part of the application, students must also submit the following eligibility documentations: a death certificate or Report of Casualty from the appropriate branch of the U.S. military; a Statement of Award for Special Monthly Compensation by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs for service-connected, 100 percent total and permanent disability (VA Form 20-5455); a copy of the veteran’s DD214 form showing service dates; a copy of his/her birth certificate or a copy of legal adoption or guardianship appointed certificate (if apply as an eligible dependent child) or a copy of his/her marriage license (if applying as an eligible spouse). The application deadline is July 1 annually.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: July 01, 2023

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The Dependent Scholarship

Veterans’ Disability Lawyers at Fight4Vets are thrilled to announce The Dependent Scholarship! As a firm dedicated to improving the lives of disabled veterans, we are happy to provide a scholarship to the community which encourages military members and their families to pursue their education. The truth is, many harsh realities can come with serving in the military such as, being away from loved ones, physical injuries, and emotional harm, to name a few. However, the military has also provided some much-needed structure and support for individuals and their families. Often, people’s lives improve with the skills and relationships they gain from serving. For this $1,000 scholarship, we would like to focus on the positive aspect of serving, and we ask students and veterans to analyze how their life enhanced because of the military. Students on active duty, their close family members, and veterans are invited to apply. Tell us about your experience related to the military or how growing up in a military family has positively affected your life.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: July 04, 2023

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Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Program

Dedicated to continuing the legacy of AIDS educator and activist Pedro Zamora, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship supports the undergraduate academic pursuits of young activists (27 years of age or under) working in their communities who carry Pedro’s torch forward in pursuit of a bold vision that never again will a community be harmed because of fear, silence, discrimination, or stigma. Using the HIV/AIDS activism movement as an example, the scholarship supports students taking up social justice work in its many forms and whose activism and work is inspired by their own passions, insights, originality, and conviction. When the National AIDS Memorial launched the program in 2009, its focus was on selecting scholars who were pursuing careers and community work around HIV/AIDS. Today, the program has evolved, to support young students who are actively engaged in health and social justice issues in a variety of ways.

Total: $90000

Awards: 18

Deadline: July 15, 2023

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ABC Law Centers Cerebral Palsy Annual Scholarship

ABC Law Centers will award one scholarship per year in the amount of $1,000 to a student who has cerebral palsy. The Cerebral Palsy Scholarship will be presented to a single applicant. Applicants will need to submit all required application materials outlined below by the deadline of July 31st.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: July 31, 2023

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Defining the Disability Scholarship

The attorneys at the Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice and Injury Lawyers understand the challenges faced by disability, whether it is personal or not. Disabilities go beyond a medical definition and cause daily challenges in the life of many. We are excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship to help a student overcome a disability. At Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice and Injury Lawyers, we have experienced how a disability could affect the daily life of someone. We understand that defining disabilities goes beyond a medical definition. We believe strongly in giving back to our community and do not want to see students give up on their dreams because of disability. The Defining the Disability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship available to students who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements below and who best describe in a 750-1,000 word essay what discusses how to define disability in the modern world versus its medical definition? While defining what disability means to you, explain how disability has been part of your life, whether it’s affected someone you know or has had a personal effect.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: October 31, 2023

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Teen Changemakers Essay Contest

We All Have Mental Health… How Can Students’ Mental Health Be Supported Virtually? Connect with your peers virtually to understand what is needed to support their mental health during this time. Create a virtual mental health campaign or program, including how you would implement it, by working with your school staff such as, principal, counseling office, and teacher(s). Deadline Date: December 1st Value of the Scholarship: $1,000, $500, $250 Number of Scholarships Available: 3 (one for each cash award) For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship providers website below.

Total: $3000

Awards: 3

Deadline: December 01, 2023

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