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Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree related to health or disability. It gives on average $1,000. The scholarship committee decides how many scholarships to give and how much money each one will be. The student must be at least a sophomore in college to apply. High school students cannot apply, even if they are starting college in the fall, unless they have enough Advanced Placement (AP) credits to be considered a sophomore.
Applications Accepted
December 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026
Foundation
American Association on Health and Disability
Business Phone Number
(301) 545-6140
Business Contact Email
Business Address
AAHD
Attn: Scholarship Committee
110 N. Washington Street Suite 407
Rockville, MD 20850
Attn: Scholarship Committee
110 N. Washington Street Suite 407
Rockville, MD 20850
Scholarship Category
Summary
This scholarship is for current undergraduate or graduate students with a disability working toward a degree at a four-year university. Each scholarship is $10,000 and can be renewed. Applicants must be seeking a degree in business/commerce, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics.
Apply By
April 1
Foundation
BMO Capital Markets/Lime Connect
Business Phone Number
212-521-4469
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Lime Connect
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Scholarship Category
Summary
This scholarship is for college students with any type of disability working toward a degree. It gives $1,000 and can be used for tuition or any school-related expense. You must be a citizen of the United States and have completed one semester of classes at an accredited college or university.
Apply By
October 1
Foundation
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Business Phone Number
313-992-8281
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability or students working toward a degree related to health or disability. It gives $1,500 and is split equally between semesters. This scholarship is intended for tuition only. Applicants must be graduates of a Des Moines County high school and a resident of Des Moines County for at least five years. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 is required.
Apply By
April 1
Foundation
Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County
Business Phone Number
319-752-8222
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County
E.B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship Committee
829 Harrison Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
E.B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship Committee
829 Harrison Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at Iowa State University. The amount of money given can be different for each student and is based on need. Students with eye health and vision problems will be considered first.
Apply By
April 3
Foundation
Iowa State University
Business Phone Number
515-294-5627
Business Contact Email
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for female students with a disability working toward a graduate degree at a college or university. You can receive between $500 and $2,000, and you can apply again each school year.
Apply By
June 1
Foundation
ELA Foundation
Business Phone Number
626-398-8840
Business Address
2460 North Lake Avenue PMB #128
Altadena, CA 91001
Altadena, CA 91001
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree at a college or university. It gives $250 to a full-time student enrolled in a collegiate nursing program.
Apply By
June 1
Foundation
ExceptionalNurse.com
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Scholarship Committee
13019 Coastal Circle
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410
13019 Coastal Circle
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability. It gives $1,500 to students in their junior or senior year and can only be used for tuition. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), previous leadership experience, and be pursuing a major in: Business, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Marketing.
Apply By
April 20, 2026
Foundation
Partners for Youth with Disabilities
Business Phone Number
617-556-4075
Business Contact Email
Business Address
89 South Street Suite 103
Boston, MA 02111-2752
Boston, MA 02111-2752
Scholarship Category
Summary
This scholarship is for students who have a disability. It gives $1,000 to high school seniors who are planning to go to a four-year college in the United States or Canada. The scholarship is based on merit, but they will also look at need.
Applications Accepted
January 1, 2026 – April 15, 2026
Foundation
Lime Connect
Business Phone Number
(212) 521-4469
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Lime Connect
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a mental or physical disability. The renewable award amount varies and is based on merit and need. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to attend a four-year college in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree and have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
Apply By
June 30
Foundation
Mays Mission for the Handicapped Foundation
Business Phone Number
501-362-7526
Business Contact Email
Business Address
604 Colonial Drive
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree in business, computer science, engineering, or law. It gives $5,000 per year and is renewable, up to $20,000. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
Applications Accepted
January 15 - March 15
Foundation
Seattle Foundation
Business Contact Email
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree in media, communications, or entertainment. It gives $5,625 to students enrolled or planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or university.
Apply By
May 5, 2026
Foundation
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Business Phone Number
(202) 521-4316
Business Contact Email
Business Address
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
1030 15th St. NW
Suite 500E
Washington, DC 20005
1030 15th St. NW
Suite 500E
Washington, DC 20005
Scholarship Category
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability who graduated from Howard County high school and plan to continue their education. It gives $1,500 and must be used for tuition or book fees.
Applications Accepted
January 1 - April 30
Foundation
Special Needs Association of Howard County
Business Phone Number
(563) 547-4843 - ask for Betty
Business Address
Special Needs of Howard County
118 6th Avenue E
Cresco, IA 52136
118 6th Avenue E
Cresco, IA 52136
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree at a college, vocational school, or university. It gives $2,500 to full-time students and $1,250 to part-time students. You must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) to apply.
Applications Accepted
January 1 - May 1
Foundation
Scholarship America & Wells Fargo Foundation
Business Phone Number
844-402-0357
Business Contact Email
Business Address
7900 International Drive Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
Minneapolis, MN 55425
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree at a college, university, or vocational school. It gives $5,000 and must be used for tuition.
Apply By
November 15, 2026
Foundation
The Platta Law Firm
Business Phone Number
(212) 514-5100
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Students with Disabilities Scholarship
42 Broadway Suite 1927
New York, NY 10004
42 Broadway Suite 1927
New York, NY 10004
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability. It gives $1,500 to students who are enrolled or planning to attend a two-year or four-year college, university, or graduate school and have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
Apply By
November 30
Foundation
Test Prep Insight
Business Contact Email
Scholarship Category
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability pursuing a degree in health care, science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). It gives $10,000 to students enrolled full-time at a college or university. Applicants must join the Lime Network, a group for people with disabilities.
Applications Accepted
June 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026
Foundation
Lime Connect
Business Phone Number
212-521-4469
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Lime Connect
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Scholarship Category
Summary
Tips to help guide students with disabilities and their families apply for college grants, scholarships, and waivers.
Foundation
Think College!
Business Phone Number
(617) 287-4300
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Institute for Community Inclusion
UMass Boston
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
UMass Boston
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
This scholarship is for students with a disability working toward a degree at a college, vocational school, or university. It gives $1,000 and must be used on tuition.
Applications Accepted
January 31, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Foundation
United Parent Support for Down Syndrome
Business Phone Number
874-895-2100
Business Contact Email
Business Address
1070 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Scholarship Category
Summary
Resources and information for students with disabilities that are interested in attending or already enrolled at The University of Iowa.
Foundation
University of Iowa- Student Disability Services
Business Phone Number
(319) 335-1462
Business Address
Division of Student Life
141 University Capitol Centre
201 S. Clinton St
Iowa City, IA 52242
141 University Capitol Centre
201 S. Clinton St
Iowa City, IA 52242
Scholarship Category