There are many available scholarships for students with disabilities. Here are 25!
1. The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to young people who have demonstrated a commitment to fighting hunger in their communities. The scholarship awards up to $25,000 to help defray the cost of higher education. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident, be 25 years of age or younger, and have a documented disability. Application is open from November 1 to February 1 each year. Applications and more information can be found at: http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants/2022-scholars.html
2. The National Federation of the Blind Scholarships Program: This scholarship is available to legally blind students who are pursuing post-secondary education. Awards are up to $3,000, and the application must include letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Applications open in November and the deadline is March 1. More information and the application can be found at: https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program
3. The Sertoma Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by February 1, and more information can be found at: https://sertoma.org/scholarships/
4. The American Association of People with Disabilities Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 1, and more information can be found at: https://www.aapd.com/
5. The National Down Syndrome Society Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with Down Syndrome who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 1, and more information can be found at: https://www.ndss.org/scholarships/
6. The Autism Society of America Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,000 to students with autism who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by March 1, and more information can be found at: https://www.autism-society.org/scholarships/
7. The American Association of Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $5,000 to students with cerebral palsy who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/scholarships
8. The Association on Higher Education and Disability Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $1,500 to students with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by March 1, and more information can be found at: https://www.ahead.org/professional-development/scholarships
9. The American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,000 to students with visual impairments who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.acb.org/scholarships
10. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $5,000 to students with physical disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.christopherreeve.org/
11. The National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with learning disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.ncld.org/scholarships
12. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with multiple sclerosis who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Work-and-Home/Scholarship-Resources
13. The Learning Disabilities Association of America Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to students with learning disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://ldaamerica.org/
14. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with mental illness who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.nami.org/home
15. The American Psychological Association Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to students with psychological disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/scholarships
16. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to students with communication disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.asha.org/foundation/scholarships/
17. The Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,000 to Native American students with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.indian-affairs.org/
18. The National Alliance for Accessible Golf Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with physical disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.accessgolf.org/
19. The Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $5,000 to students with physical disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.pva.org/scholarships
20. The International Dyslexia Association Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $2,500 to students with dyslexia who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://dyslexiaida.org/
21. The National Scoliosis Foundation Scholarship Program: This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to students with scoliosis who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a documented disability. Applications must be received by April 15, and more information can be found at: https://www.scoliosis.org/
22. The AbbVie Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship: This scholarship provides 4o scholars with $3,000 to students with cystic Fibrosis. Two additional scholars are named as “Thriving Student Scholars”, and receive a total of $25,000. Applicants must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and must provide an essay and creative presentation. More information can be found at: https://www.abbviecfscholarship.com/
23. The ATSS Foundation Memorial Scholarships: The ATSS Foundation provides scholarships for loved ones of fallen or permanently disabled roadway workers. Find more information here: https://foundationdev.atssa.com/Programs/Roadway-Worker-Memorial-Scholarship-Program
24. BioMatrix Bleeding Disorders Scholarships: BioMatrix offers six (6) $1,000 scholarships assisting individuals in the bleeding disorders community seeking higher education. Each opportunity is offered exclusively to several demographics within the bleeding disorder community including women, men, inhibitor patients and immediate family members. Find more information: biomatrixsprx.com/bleeding-disorders-scholarships
25. The Incight Scholarship Program: The Incight Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students with disabilities. Applicants must be residents of California, Washington, or Oregon. Find more information at: https://www.incight.org/scholarship
We understand that scholarships for students with disabilities may be hard to find. But that’s what The Pell is here for! We hope one of these scholarships for students with disabilities was helpful to you!