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Varying amount awards are available to full-time Iowa State University undergraduate or graduate students with a disability that might cause difficulty in pursuing academic study. First consideration is given to those having eye health or visual problems and demonstrated financial need.

ExceptionalNurse.com awards scholarships of $250 to qualified students with disabilities to continue their education in a nursing education program.

A renewable $5,000 scholarship, up to $20,000 total, from Microsoft and DisAbility Employee Resource Group (ERG) targeted to high school seniors with visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, or speech disabilities who plan to attend a two to four-year university or college program in the United States with a major in: engineering, computer science, computer information systems, paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration or marketing. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for technology as well as leadership in their high school and/or community.

A selection of disability-related grants and services.

Current sophomores at a four-year university in the United States who are continuing as full-time students and who are eligible to work in the United States may apply for the fellowship program. The program begins with expenses paid to their Leadership & Development Symposium in New York City in the summer with a focus on personal and professional development, community, access to their U.S. corporate partners, and potential Summer 2023 internships. Upon completion of the program, Fellows will join the lifelong experience of the broader Lime Connect Fellows community, where they will receive ongoing support and mentoring, continued professional development, community with Fellows from the previous classes, and networking opportunities throughout their careers.

Apply online by creating an account at the Lime Network: https://www.limeconnect.com/programs

Selected semi-finalists will submit 2 essays due March 27th and a letter of recommendation by April 3rd, 2022 as the second part of the application process.

Two college scholarships for students who have disabilities or who will be working with those with special needs upon graduation. Available to a graduating Howard County high school student who either has a disability or will be working in the area of special needs.

One $1500 (nonrenewable) scholarship is awarded to applicants selected from their short essay submission. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to attend a 2–4-year university, community college, or graduate school program in the United States. Candidates must have a medically recognized physical or mental disability and a 2.5 minimum GPA. To apply, visit the website for directions, submission requirements, and short essay topics.