Grants for Disabled Students
Grants for students with a disability are possibly the most overlooked form of financial aid. These grants are specifically targeted to help students that have a disability overcome the already high cost of education. Many students are finding it difficult to be able to afford the increasing cost yet students who have a disability face an even tougher challenge.
This resource has taken a lot of hours to create and I hope will help students who could use it. Best of luck when applying to these grants and paying off your loans!
Skip to the list of over 150 Grants
All for students with a disability!
What’s the difference between a grant and a scholarship?
Some financial aid opportunities fall under the term “grants” rather than “scholarships” although they are similar – they are both a financial aid package that does not need to be repaid. On the whole, grants are less than scholarships – which can be for an entire tuition – and are often need based, whereas financial need does not factor into some grants.
Scholarships are most often awarded to students with exceptional qualities – academic, athletic, artistic, or something else. In addition, scholarships may be awarded based on age, gender, race, religion, and other such considerations. Many grants for financial aid are based on the same premise. There are minority grants for Hispanic students, African American students, or another ethnicity.
Federal vs Private Grants
There are also grants for disabled students available from the government, Universities and private sources. Many students make the mistake of stopping with the federal Pell Grant or FSEOG – awarded if you are deemed eligible from the FAFSA application. These are the two most popular federal grants. There are a number of private grants available. Many of the grants available for a specific gender, ethnicity, or other factor come from a private source – perhaps through a philanthropic organization. There are also grants for single moms.
How To Find Grants as a Disabled Student
Grant search engines and lists are the best way to narrow down your search for grant opportunities. Because there are literally hundreds of grants available any given year, it can be difficult and time-consuming to sift through each and every grant offer – many of which will not be applicable. Instead, a grant search engine or pre-filtered disability grant list will help sort the list.
A grant search engine can also help keep track of all the grants to which you’ve applied. A student may apply for a dozen grants and it can be difficult to keep track of all this information. It is important to organize grant information to mark down when the status of a grant application has changed.
Keep in mind that securing grants can affect your eligibility for other grants but not your credit score so it will not impact your ability to get consolidation loans. For example, need-based federal grants are calculated using a formula of Estimated Family Contribution vs. the Cost of Attendance. The more grants you receive; the higher the Estimated Family Contribution will rise. This could potential lead to eligibility problems for certain grants that require an extreme financial need. Even so, this can be offset by the amount of some grant opportunities, which can be quite high. However, if you have this problem consider yourself lucky! It is definitely a good problem to have.
List of 150+ Grants For Students With Disabilities
Below is as complete a list of grants for students with disabilities as there is anywhere online. I have worked for a lot of hrs to put together as helpful a package as I possibly could, my hope is this list will be a good starting point to provide
“Am I missing one? – If so please contact me and I will add it to help others!”
| Grant Title | Physical/Mental or Both Disability | Disability | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Industries for the BlindJoseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship | Seeking applicants for the Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship to an individual who is blind, interested in pursuing education in computer science, information systems or a related field, and pursuing a career in access technology. | Vision | Apply! |
| Claude S. Weiler Scholarship | National Amputee Foundation awarded each year to college students who have undergone major limb amputation. The Claude S. Weiler Scholarship is for full-time students pursuing four-year degrees. | Amputee | Apply! |
| Federal and State Financial Aid- | Like others, disabled students should look into federal and state financial aid to help pay for college. To be considered, students must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline to submit the FAFSA is usually June 30. | Any | Apply! |
| Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (ELA) | scholarships are awarded to women with a disability who are attending graduate school.Deadline for submission is June 1 of every ear. | Any | Apply! |
| Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | awarded to disabled students studying computer science. | Any | Apply! |
| Science Graduate Student Grant Fund | Awarded to undergraduate students with disabilities in their fourth year of school, who are accepted to graduate school in the sciences field. Graduate science students with disabilities may also apply for this scholarship. | Any | Apply! |
| FAAN College Scholarship Essay Contest | this scholarship awards, college-bound high school students | Any | Apply! |
| American Association on Health and Disability | (AAHD) Scholarship Program awards multiple scholarships each year. Disabled applicants compete for funds by submitting application materials and personal education statements. The scholarships require full-time enrollment at an accredited university. To further AAHDs goal of increasing health awareness among disabled individuals, applicants majoring in public health, disability studies, disability research and other health-related fields are given priority consideration for scholarship awards. | Any | Apply! |
| California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability | CAPED)- This advocacy group is dedicated to increasing educational access for disabled students at all levels. The Association puts forth an aggressive scholarship agenda that includes a series of memorial scholarships and other awards. | Any | Apply! |
| Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship | Disabled college student who is pursuing a bachelors degree. | Any | Apply! |
| Cindy Kolb MS | aids a bachelors candidate with a disability | Any | Apply! |
| Steve Fateau Past Presidents Scholarship | rewards high academic achievement. The award goes to a student who demonstrates a commitment to promoting opportunity for disabled students within the college and university system. | Any | Apply! |
| CAPED General Excellence Scholarship | recognizes community involvement and academic achievement. award goes to a worthy disabled candidate with a track record of getting involved. | Any | Apply! |
| Gardner Mark Harrison | Disabled journalism students benefit from this award, which offsets tuition costs. | Any | Apply! |
| Deb Richard Foundation | Students who are disabled since birth qualify for financial aid from this scholarship program, which requires recipients to maintain 2.0 GPAs and work steadily toward college degrees. Amounts vary based on individual circumstances, and the scholarships are renewable for up to 10 semesters. | Any | Apply! |
| McBurney Disability Resource Center | Adaptive Technology Scholarship is for financially needy students who need help paying for adaptive technology that relates to post-secondary education. Requests should be consistent with McBurney Center recommendations.Delta Gamma Memorial Scholarship - Disabled undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this grant, with special consideration for visually impaired applicants.Robert Deaton Scholarships address the tuition needs of students with AD/HD and other learning impairments.Arndt Family Scholarship Visually impaired students who maintain a B average are encouraged to apply if theirs falls within the upper 1/4 of college entrance exam scores. Financial need and high character are further requirements of this disability scholarship. | Any | Apply! |
| Federal Scholarships | Disability.gov is a federal informational resource for disabled citizens, which contains helpful information for college-bound students and their parents. The U.S. Department of Education outlines financial aid eligibility for students here, including scholarships, grants and loans.Remember to employ a catch-all approach to your college aid search. As a disabled student, you are eligible for the same general federal financial aid as others, in addition to the scholarships and grants that are offered exclusively to students with physical and intellectual impairment.File your FAFSA request, to be considered for all available aid, then consult with your academic advisor for information about student assistance programs that speak to your particular disability. | Any | Apply! |
| Adaptive Technology Scholarship | for financially needy students who need help paying for adaptive technology that relates to post-secondary education. Requests should be consistent with McBurney Center recommendations. | Any | Apply! |
| Jackson-Stricks Scholarship. | The award provides tuition assistance for disabled individuals whose vocational training leads to independent living. | Any | Apply! |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Since the founding of the Division of Disability Resources & Educational Services in 1948, the University of Illinois has been a leader in educational services for students with disabilities. U of I can also boast of having one of the premier wheelchair sports programs in the nation. | Any | Apply! |
| University of California, Berkeley | UCB began their world class disability programs in the 1960?s. Today, their Disabled Students Program continues to offer disabled students extensive academic opportunities as well as teaching the more severely disabled the skills they need to live independently. | Any | Apply! |
| Wayne State University | Dedicated to making their campus wheelchair accessible, and open to students with disabilities of all kinds. Their Handicapper Educational Services provides much needed financial, instructional and personal assistance for resident students with disabilities. | Any | Apply! |
| Florida-John and Ruth Childe Scholarship | offers many scholarships for high school seniors wanting to continue their education at the university, community college or vocational/technical school level. The Purpose of this scholarship is to fund a student with a physical disability to pursue higher education in a college, university or technical school Scholarships Additional Information Must graduate from public or private high school in Lee County Must state disability in personal essay | Any | Apply! |
| Incight Scholarship | Scholarship Program is a long-term commitment to students entering and attending college.Additional Information Applicant must have a physical disability, including sight, hearing and learning disabilities. And must have a 2.5 GPA. | Any | Apply! |
| NDSEG Graduate Fellowship | National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded for study and research. Additional Information Full-time graduate students. Selection is based on ability, GRE scores, academic records and recommendations. Women and disabled students are encouraged to apply. | Any | Apply! |
| NTA Yellow Ribbon Scholarship | Tourism Cares manages the scholarship funds for various Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry organizations, which include the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), and the NTA Scholarship funds, along with some established by individuals. The following list contains the 2011 Tourism Cares Academic Scholarship and Internship offerings for undergraduate and graduate level students of primarily travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related programs of study. All applicants must be enrolled in school fall semester of the calendar year of application to be eligible to receive the scholarship award.Additional Information Eligibility Criteria: citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada a physical or sensory disability (as defined by the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act) full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study; or full-time graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study, who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism-subject area enrolled at a college or university in the United States or Canada cumulative , or overall, 2.5 grade point average (GPA), or greater, on a U. S. 4.0 scale enrolled at an accredited two-year college, and will be entering second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term; or enrolled at an accredited three-year school (for Quebec), and will be entering third year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed 60 credit hours at the end of the semester or term; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and will be entering junior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of this semester or term; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and will be entering senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by the end of this semester or term; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. Required Items: U. S. or Canadian passport as proof of citizenship, or U. S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency Letter from an accredited physician confirming the students specific physical or sensory disability resume evaluation and letter of recommendation from a faculty member or teacher in your field of study evaluation and letter of recommendation from an industry professional you worked for; the industry must be related to your field of study ESSAY: If undergraduate level student: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. If graduate level student: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. official transcript | Any | Apply! |
| .Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Medicine | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Fourth year undergraduates and graduates accepted to graduate school.Additional Information Awarded to physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in medicine. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Any | Apply! |
| Microsoft Scholarship Program - Students with Disabilities | Microsoft scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science or related technical disciplines; visit www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships for more information.Additional Information Undergraduates pursuing degrees in computer science or computer engineering are eligible; awards based primarily on merit, but leadership and need also considered; must have a disability. Essay required. | Any | Apply! |
| Josephine Hankins Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to students with physical handicaps. | Any | Apply! |
| Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Scholarship | Applicant must have a physical or sensory disability that is verified by an accredited physician, be entering or attending any post-secondary school, have a minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 secondary school GPA), be a resident of North America, and submit proof of enrollment, two letters of recommendation (from a tourism-related faculty member and a tourism-industry professional), resume, transcripts, and an essay. | Any | Apply! |
| AMBUCS Therapeutic Tricycles for Disabled Children | has been awarding scholarships to therapy students in their junior/senior year in a bachelors degree program, or a graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree. To date, more than $7.7 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 14,000 students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and audiology. | Any | Apply! |
| American Speech Language Hearing Foundation | Each year the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) offers several scholarship and grant competitions to graduate students and new researchers in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Up to ten Graduate Student Scholarships are available annually for master's or doctoral level students studying audiology or speech language pathology. Of the ten scholarships, one gives priority to a student with a disability, one gives priority to an international student studying in the US, and one gives priority to a US citizen who is a member of an ethnic or racial minority group | Any | Apply! |
| College Scholarships Available for Individuals with Parents with a Disability | Through the Looking Glass and its (National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families) are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. Please note that these are new awards and have different application procedures than in the past. There are two separate scholarship awards, and each has separate eligibility requirements: | Any | Apply! |
| CVS/Pharmacy Community Development Grants | we serve by providing non-profit organizations the opportunity to apply for a CVS/pharmacy Community Grant if the project falls within our funding guidelines. Programs targeting children under age 18 with disabilities that address any of the following: (1) Health and rehabilitation services; (2) Public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; (3) Creating opportunities or facilities which give greater access to physical movement and play; and (4) Healthcare services for uninsured people. Requests for CVS/pharmacy Community Grants are accepted between January and October. | Any | Apply! |
| Samaritan Scholar Award | Established by MSU alumni Jim and Judy DeLapa, the Samaritan Foundation has generously assisted students for more than two decades. In 2003, the Foundation began offering scholarships through the RCPD, providing educational support to sophomores, juniors or seniors with disabilities, and distinguishing itself by offering the first scholarship for MSU undergraduate students with disabilities. The scholarship is presented in the amount of $3,500 and is awarded to five students who are also United States citizens demonstrating financial need. Recipients are encouraged to recognize this program as an investment in ability and are in turn challenged to invest in others by contributing as a donor to this program as they achieve success in a professional career. | Any | Apply! |
| Robert L. Decker & Benjamin Muns Friendship Memorial Scholarship | is awarded in the spring to a qualified student with a disability enrolled in a graduate degree program at Michigan State University for the following summer, fall or spring semester. Based on endowment performance, Winners are selected by review of applicant achievement in a variety of areas including: academics, quality of references, clear definition of goals, pre-professional achievements including demonstrated leadership ability, demonstrated financial need, and quality and coherence of written essays. Recipients are encouraged to recognize this program as an investment in ability and are in turn challenged to invest in others by contributing as a donor to this program as they achieve success in a professional career. | Any | Apply! |
| Katrina Tagget Fellowship | Awarded to students who are academically and service-oriented. | Any | Apply! |
| Tower Guard Scholarship | Awarded annually to a member of Tower Guard for outstanding achievement and service | Any | Apply! |
| Study Abroad Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | awarded to applicants for a MSU study abroad program, who meet its eligibility criteriaMust be a student with a documented disabilityPriority is given to applicants who have been approved to participate in the Disability in a Diverse Society program | Any | Apply! |
| MilitaryVALoan.com Disability Scholarship | Every six months, one high school senior will be selected to receive scholarship to help with the costs associated with attending school. Applicants should submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words about how they or someone they knew overcame disability to do something great. Potential award winners will be judged by the editorial staff of MilitaryVALoan.com and selected at two intervals, once on January 10th, 2012, and once on July 10th, 2012. Applications for each scholarship period will close one month prior to the announcement date on December 10th, 2011 and June 10th, 2012. | Any | Apply! |
| Barbara Bird and Lilyiane ONeal Special Needs | For liberal arts students with special physical needs.. | Any | Apply! |
| Joseph Steven Meyrick Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a special education major who has a disability or someone with a disability in his or her family. | Any | Apply! |
| Joan Letulle Memorial Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information Must be a deserving student with a disability. | Any | Apply! |
| Texas Mortgage Bankers Scholarship | Applicants must major in mortgage banking, enroll in a minimum six credit hours, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Scholarships are based on need and merit. Applicants must also submit completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form to Financial Aid Office. | Any | Apply! |
| Jim & Linda Engle Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information; Students with disabilities are eligible; must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. | Any | Apply! |
| Organization for Autism Research | , which promotes the educational pursuits of college students with autism and Asperger Syndrome. The comprehensive program disburses funds by way of three annual $3000 awards, which assist students from three distinct educational categories: Four-year degree, two-year degree, and vocational training. | Autism | Apply! |
| Christian Record Services Scholarships | Partial scholarships are offered to legally blind young people striving to obtain a college education. | Blind | Apply! |
| Cancer Survivors Fund Scholarship | this scholarship is awarded to students residing in the United States who are survivors of cancer. For eligibility, students must submit a 1,500 word essay. Award amounts vary. | Cancer | Apply! |
| Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship | this scholarship is awarded to college students who are permanent residents or attending an educational institution in the states of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, who have survived cancer. Award amount varies. | Cancer | Apply! |
| Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation | The CSFS is devoted to helping students with Cystic Fibrosis pursue their post-secondary education at a college or vocational school. The CSFS sponsors several annual scholarships and grants for students with CF. Awards are based on financial need and academic achievement | Cystic Fibrosis | Apply! |
| Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) | The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) is to provide an opportunity for young adults with CF to further their education at a college or vocational school. This possibility is often out of reach for families with CF children because of the high cost of medical care from the time these students were babies. However we at CFSF believe in the future of these young adults, their ability to achieve personal and educational goals, and their importance in making a long-term contribution to society on all levels. | Cystic Fibrosis | Apply! |
| Anita Giampalmi Scholarship | Monetary reward and recognition of student with cystic fibrosis Recipients should display academic achievement, educational goals, leadership ability, and strong writing skills | Cystic Fibrosis | Apply! |
| Anita Giampalmi Scholarship | Monetary reward and recognition of student with cystic fibrosis. Recipients should display academic achievement, educational goals, leadership ability, and strong writing skills. | Cystic Fibrosis | Apply! |
| Billy Barty Foundation | For college students diagnosed with medical dwarfism. | Dwarfism | Apply! |
| Epilepsy Council of West MichiganJoel Bierens Scholarship | Are available for students who are Michigan residents and being treated for epilepsy. | Epilipsy | Apply! |
| Minnie Pearl Scholarship | awarded to disabled students with severe to profound bilateral hearing loss. This scholarship is renewable. | Hearing | Apply! |
| George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law & Public Policy | awarded to full-time graduate student with moderate to profound hearing loss. Must be enrolled at an accredited law school or pursuing a doctoral or master degree in public administration or public policy. Deadline for application is March 1 of every year. | Hearing | Apply! |
| Scholarship for Students Hard of Hearing or Who are Deaf | awarded to students who have bilateral hearing loss. which can be used for tuition, books, and school supplies. Funds can be used for any term. | Hearing | Apply! |
| TPA Scholarship Trust | , this scholarship is awarded to individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired. Deadline is March 1 of every year. Award amount varies. | Hearing | Apply! |
| National Technical Institute for the Deaf | The National Technical Institute for the Deaf Located on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology, the NTID is one of the nations preeminent schools for the hearing impaired. Emphasis is on academic programs that will enable students to find a lucrative career in the modern marketplace. The NTID offers a variety of grants and scholarships to qualifying students, based on academic performance and financial need. | Hearing | Apply! |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | In order to be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Listening and Spoken Language must be the applicant's primary mode of communication.Hearing loss must have been diagnosed before the applicants fourth birthday (pre-lingual hearing loss).Hearing loss must be bilateral and in the moderate to profound range. Applicants must have an unaided Pure-Tone Average (PTA) of 60dB or greater in the better-hearing ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz. Applicants with cochlear implants meet this eligibility requirement. Unilateral (one-sided) hearing loss does not qualify. Formula for calculating the PTA On the unaided audiogram, look at the results for the better hearing ear at 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz and add those three numbers together, then divide that total by three. The result is the Pure Tone Average. To be eligible for this program, the applicants PTA must be 60 or greater. Applicant must be enrolled in or have applied to a mainstream and accredited college/university as a full-time student. This means that, for the 2012-2013 academic year, the applicant must be a fulltime undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree at a mainstream college or university.Applicants in the United States must have a minimum cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent minimums: 4.06 on a 5.0 scale or 81.25 on a scale of 100). For high school seniors, this is a cumulative GPA for grades 9-11 and the first semester of grade 12. For college freshman, this is cumulative GPA for grades 9-12 and the first semester of college. For college sophomores or higher including graduate students, it is the cumulative GPA on college transcripts for all semesters completed. Non-U.S. Applicants Applicants must have a minimum 80% cumulative on their high school or secondary school transcripts. For colleges outside of the United States, applicants must have a ranking equivalent to a minimum 3.25 GPA; for example, for students in the UK, Australia and India, a minimum of an Upper Second Class ranking is required. Applicants may receive a total of two awards through the AG Bell College Scholarship program. | Hearing | Apply! |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Deaf and Hard of Hearing holds an annual scholarship program open to full-time students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree | Hearing | Apply! |
| The Helen Keller Fund | Provides financial support through grants to help students who are deaf-blind with his/her reading, tutoring, or equipment acquisition expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. | Hearing | Apply! |
| Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education | Based on the legacy of Helen Keller, the Foundation strives to prevent blindness and deafness by advancing research and education. The Foundation aspires to be a leader in integrating sight, speech and hearing research with the greater biomedical research community, creating and coordinating a peer-reviewed, worldwide network of investigators and institutions. | Hearing | Apply! |
| Minnie Pearl Ear Foundation Scholarship | To qualify for the Minnie Pearl Scholarship, an applicant must (1) Currently be a high school senior with a least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.(2) Be accepted, but not yet in attendance at a junior college, university, or technical school. Must attend on a full-time basis (12 hours per quarter or semester)(3) Have significant (severe to profound) bilateral hearing loss.(4) Be a mainstreamed hearing-impaired student.(5) Be a United States Citizen | Hearing | Apply! |
| Caremark Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship | Up to three awards per year are given to students with hemophilia or some other bleeding disorder. The awards are renewable. | Hemophilia | Apply! |
| National Hemophelia Foundation Scholarships | The National Hemophilia Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships for women with bleeding disorders on an annual basis, depending on funding. This scholarship is designed to benefit women with bleeding disorders in their pursuit of post high school studies. The scholarship is inspired by the generosity of two extraordinary young women from the bleeding disorders community: Josephine Droney and Lindsey Hanson. Please check back in February, 2011, for application details for next year. | Hemophilia | Apply! |
| Eric Marder Scholarship Program | Open to patients with a primary immunodeficiency as classified by the World Health Organization and is intended for undergraduate students attending or entering college or a technical training school. | Immunodeficiency | Apply! |
| Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship | awarded to two high school students with learning disabilities pursuing undergraduate degrees.. | Learning | Apply! |
| RISE | (Rewarding Individual Success in Education) recognizes students with learning disabilities who have overcome challenges to remain high academic achievers. High school graduates who continue their educational pursuits at colleges and universities are eligible for RISE scholarships. award is applied directly to tuition costs at an accredited school. | Learning | Apply! |
| Think College | is an advocacy group for intellectually challenged individuals. When funding permits, the organization provides assistance for developmentally impaired students who are pursuing college degrees that can be applied in work settings that elevate the quality of life for handicapped people. | Learning | Apply! |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America | provides a portal for identifying and utilizing disability resources. Education scholarships for students at all academic levels are important vehicles used by LDAA to create greater educational mobility among the disabled student population. | Learning | Apply! |
| Robert Deaton Scholarships | Address the tuition needs of students with AD/HD and other learning impairments. | Learning | Apply! |
| Landmark College | Landmark College has been dedicated to fulfilling the higher education aspirations of students with learning difficulties for more the 25 years. They specialize in students with dyslexia, ADHD and ASD. Landmark offers a number of financial aid services including grants and scholarships for qualifying students. | Learning | Apply! |
| William Billy Brill Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship is for students that have a physical learning disability. Preference will be given to students who have NOT received a scholarship during the current scholarship round. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. | Learning | Apply! |
| Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship | The Anne Ford Scholarship award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. The ideal candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role model for others who struggle with LD. | Learning | Apply! |
| Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Agency (KHEAA) | Offers two scholarships for people who have a "physical or mental condition that creates a substantial obstacle," according to the KHEAA website. Kentucky's Vocational Rehabilition Assistance scholarship pays partial tuition for a vocational education program for a disabled student. Students who wish to apply for these grants should check their state's higher education website to see if they qualify for any grant or scholarship programs. | Mentally | Apply! |
| Evelyn & Fredrick Weissman Education and Charitable Foundation | Provides scholarships to individuals. Grants also given for speech and physical therapy to mentally disabled individuals, primarily in Michigan. Applications accepted throughout the year; Completion of formal application required, including transcript and essay required. | Mentally | Apply! |
| National MS Society Scholarship Program | this college scholarship is awarded to students with MS or students whose parents have MS. | MS | Apply! |
| ChairScholars Foundation | removes barriers for students with physical impairments. Low-income students with disabilities who are pursuing vocational training or post-secondary education are awarded scholarships that pay tuition and expenses. The organization offers three distinct programs: | Physical | Apply! |
| Rita OConnell | This memorial fund disburses scholarship dollars to physically or cognitively disabled college students who exhibit high character and perseverance. The scholarship is offered through the University Womens Club Fund. | Physical | Apply! |
| Geoff Brachvogel Memorial Scholarship | One award is given to a college student suffering from chronic pain, RSD or CRPS, while the other scholarship benefits an allied health major who is committed to helping chronic pain sufferers following graduation. | Physical | Apply! |
| SpinLife wheelchair retailer scholarship | for college students who use manual or power chairs during their educational endeavors. Applicants compete for awards that can be applied to four-year university tuition.Scholarships and grants are similar, in that they do not require repayment. Either type of award increases access to college for disabled students, so grant resources should be considered alongside scholarships. | Physical | Apply! |
| Anne M. Fassett Scholarship- | Must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties; or be currently enrolled or planning to attend a Florida state college, community college, or technical school Must have a physical disability and use a wheelchair Must document financial need | Physical | Apply! |
| Herbert M. Christian Scholarship | Available to seniors graduating from any Montgomery County High School Established in 1997, this fund benefits graduates of any Elmore County high school. Awards based on academic accomplishment and financial need Special consideration will be given to those applicants having a physical handicap.Additional Information Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is desirable. Application form, high school transcript, and essay outlining career goals are required. | Physical | Apply! |
| FFA/B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund Scholarships | Financial aid for students offered by the Dr. Scholl Foundation, Outdoor Advertising Association of America and many caring individuals through the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation.Additional Information Pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of agriculture. Scholarships are available for physically disabled or handicapped members. Eligible students must submit the supplemental B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund Scholarship Application. (Applicants may request the B.R.I.D.G.E. application by emailing scholarships@ffa.org.) | Physical | Apply! |
| Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children Scholarship | To assist those who serve the Orthopedically Impaired and/or the Physically Disabled in their pursuit that leads to quality of life and their quest to be a contributing member to their environment.Additional Information; Applicants must: be a High School Senior or College Student; be a citizen of the United States and a Resident of Nebraska; either Be a High School Senior with a 2.25 or C+ equivalent GPA and a High School Senior accepted into the school of their choice; or a College Student who are enrolled and making satisfactory progress toward graduation. | Physical | Apply! |
| Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Computer Science | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Fourth year undergraduates who have been accepted to graduate school or graduates.Additional Information; Physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in computer science. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Physical | Apply! |
| Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Engineering | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Available to fourth year undergraduates and graduates.Additional Information Physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in engineering. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Physical | Apply! |
| Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Mathematics | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Fourth year undergraduates or graduates who have been accepted to graduate school.Additional Information Physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in mathematics. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Physical | Apply! |
| Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Medicine | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Fourth year undergraduates and graduates accepted to graduate school.Additional Information Awarded to physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in medicine. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Physical | Apply! |
| Foundation for Science and Disability Grant-Science | Financial assistance offered to disabled graduate students or fourth year high school students, through the Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc.Additional Information Awarded to physically disabled college students who are starting or continuing graduate studies in science. Submit application, college transcripts and two letters of faculty support. | Physical | Apply! |
| Bernadette Smith Memorial Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Don't waste any time, and sign up today to apply! Additional Information Awarded for a graduate or undergraduate student with a severe physical disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Student Aid Award for Physically Disabled Students | Awarded to young, physically disable individuals in need of further education. Applicants should eb between 15 and 35 years old at the time of application. Financial need and the capacity to profit from further education are the two crucial criteria sought in each applicant. | Physical | Apply! |
| Kappa Lambda Beta Co-ed Fraternity Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Don't waste any time, and sign up today to apply! Additional Information Must be an undergraduate with a physical disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Jeffrey G. Miracle Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to a UWSP junior or senior planning a career in teaching and has a physical disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Ability Connection Information Technology Scholarship Award | Applicants must be Physically disabled; at least a senior in high school; enrolled in a technical college or four-year college or university; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; reside in Southeastern Wisconsin; enrolled in a program that leads to a career in Information Technology. | Physical | Apply! |
| Kirk Petshek Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information For students with physical disabilities pursuing a School of Business Administration degree program. | Physical | Apply! |
| Roland Wayne Cline Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information Established by Dr. and Mrs. Ross Cline in honor and memory of Dr. Clines brother, Roland W. Cline. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, be enrolled for six hours, and have significant physical disability. scholarship is renewable if funds are available. | Physical | Apply! |
| Albert Ring Memorial Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information Awarded to a physically handicapped student having academic promise and demonstrating financial need. Must major in English. | Physical | Apply! |
| Jane Utley Memorial Endowed Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information This scholarship will be awarded to physically handicapped female student.33 | Physical | Apply! |
| M.C. Sutton Scholarship | Additional Information The recipient must; be physically challenged; be a full-time student at SHSU; work toward a degree in any discipline; have completed at least 30 semester credit hours; and maintain not less than an overall GPA of 2.5. | Physical | Apply! |
| Vince Pool Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be physically challenged students with a 2.0 GPA and must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per semester. Applicants must also submit a completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form to the Financial Aid Office at the college they wish to attend. | Physical | Apply! |
| Lisa Ann and Lori Sue Packard Memorial Scholarship-Sciences | Available to a sophomore or junior woman in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University. Preference given to a physically disabled student. Demonstrate financial need and creditable scholastic standing. | Physical | Apply! |
| Lisa Ann and Lori Sue Packard Memorial Scholarship-Arts | Offered to a sophomore or junior woman in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University. Preference given to a physically disabled student. Demonstrate financial need and creditable scholastic standing. | Physical | Apply! |
| Alpha Phi Omega Scholarship | Awarded to a physically handicapped student attending Texas Tech University, who is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. Requires a 2.50 GPA for a continuing student or appropriate test records for an incoming freshman. | Physical | Apply! |
| Venture Clubs Student Aid Award | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information Offered to individuals with physical disabilities who are in need of further education. | Physical | Apply! |
| National Amputation Foundation Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider Additional Information Awarded to students with a mobility/physcial disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Spina Bidida Association of America Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information Awarded to students with a mobility/physcial disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Chairscholarship Foundation Scholarship | Awarded to students with a mobility/physcial disability. | Physical | Apply! |
| Thomas Marion McElwee Scholarship Fund | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider. Additional Information; Erskine College students who display outstanding drive and determination to complete a college education. Satisfactory progress towards bachelors degree, physical impairments, and involvement in extracurricular activities are required. | Physical | Apply! |
| George J. and Mathilda G. Viera Scholarship Fund | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider.Additional Information; This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has physical or educational disabilities and/or significant personal/family financial hardship. | Physical | Apply! |
| Paul E. Wynn, Esq. 65 Scholarship Fund | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider, Additional Information; Preference given to students who are physically handicapped. | Physical | Apply! |
| Harry Doehla Foundation Scholarship | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider.Additional Information; Awarded to needy students from Worcester County and/or physically handicapped students. | Physical | Apply! |
| Rose and Dominic Delisi Scholarship Fund | The amount being offered varies for each individual based on different criteria and qualifications. Once approved, your amount will be given by the scholarship provider.. Rose and Dominic Delisi Scholarship FundAdditional Information; Awarded to physically handicapped students. | Physical | Apply! |
| Medical Scholarships | With a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, or transverse myelitis. | Physical | Apply! |
| 1800wheelchair Scholarship | The scholarship is open to students of any major or concentration. The winner's name, essay and photo will be posted on 1800wheelchair.com. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students with mobility disabilities. Applicants have to write an essay. This semester's question is: Whats the most important piece of advice you can give to other students about to start their academic journey | Physical | Apply! |
| AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship | AmeriGlide is the leading supplier and distributor of home mobility products including wheelchair lifts and stair lifts. The meriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program we offer to full time college students who use wheelchairs. Our goal is to help provide financial assistance for books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students. This scholarship is available twice a year for the Fall and Spring Semesters. | Physical | Apply! |
| The Children with Special Needs Fund | The Fund provides services and equipment to children with special health care needs that no other resource including state or federal programs provides. The Fund was created in 1944 with a large bequest of Dow Chemical stock by Dr. and Mrs. James Pardee. Dr. Pardee was a co-founder of the Dow Chemical Company. The Pardees gift remains a major portion of the Fund. It has been supplemented by donations made by many other individuals over the past 58 years. This generosity has enabled the Fund to help thousands of families. The Fund is administered through the Michigan Department of Community Health. | Physical | Apply! |
| Athletes with Disabilities Network Scholarship | Promotes athletic participation by students with physical and sensory disabilitiesMade possible by the Athletes with Disabilities for four students with physical or sensory disabilities engaged in competitive athletics | Physical | Apply! |
| Edward A. Mellman Scholarship | For Persons with Disabilities : Awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Must be physically disabled, as defined by the RCPD, and demonstrate the capacity to overcome said disability. Preferences in award distribution is given to students without access to other scholarships. | Physical | Apply! |
| Multiple Sclerosis FoundationComputer Grant Program | Computer Grant Program provides refurbished laptop or desktop computers for individuals with MS on limited or fixed incomes. For those who do not know how to use a computer, training may be provided. The application process requires verification of a diagnosis of MS and a brief essay from the applicant explaining how a computer will enhance their quality of life. A computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse will be granted. Internet access and technical support will be the responsibility of the grant recipient. Applications are accepted from July 1 to October 1 of each year. | Sclerosis | Apply! |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program | Help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college. | Sclerosis | Apply! |
| Anne and Matt Harbison Scholarship | awarded to a high school student with a language-related disability pursuing an undergraduate degree. | Speach | Apply! |
| National Federation for the Blind | The NFB, founded on 1940, is the largest advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired in the United States. They sponsor 30 annual scholarships and grants designed to help the visually impaired achieve their education goals. | Vision | Apply! |
| Jewish Guild for the Blind | disburses 12-16 generous Guildscholar awards annually. College-bound high-school seniors with vision impairment | Vision | Apply! |
| Christine H. Eide Scholarship Award | Lighthouse International is dedicated to empowering citizens with vision impairment. the Christine H. Eide Scholarship Award grants scholarships each semester, to legally blind undergraduate and graduate students studying at accredited schools. | Vision | Apply! |
| National Federation of the Blind of Florida | Vision impaired students attending the university are eligible for scholarships from these agencies: | Vision | Apply! |
| Delta Gamma Memorial Scholarship | Disabled undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this grant, with special consideration for visually impaired applicants. | Vision | Apply! |
| Arndt Family Scholarship | Visually impaired students who maintain a B average are encouraged to apply if theirs falls within the upper 1/4 of college entrance exam scores. Financial need and high character are further requirements of this disability scholarship. | Vision | Apply! |
| The Perkins School for the Blind | Dedicated to providing education and vocational opportunities for visually impaired students of all ages, the Perkins School for the Blind has been at the forefront of education for the visually impaired since 1832. Financial assistance in the form of grants and scholarships is available for qualifying students. | Vision | Apply! |
| American Council of the Blind (ACB) | Annually awards approximately 20 scholarships to vocational, entering freshmen, undergraduate and graduate college students who are legally blind, maintain a 3.3 GPA and are involved in their school/local community. Applications may be submitted beginning Dec. 1; all applications must be received by March 1. | Vision | Apply! |
| American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. | AFB's programs and services are designed to help improve the lives of people affected by vision loss. We provide resources and support directly to individuals with vision loss and their family, as well as to businesses, employers, and professionals who provide services to blind and visually impaired people. | Vision | Apply! |
| Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship | to a legally blind junior, senior, or graduate student studying rehabilitation and/or education. | Vision | Apply! |
| Ferdinand Torres AFB Scholarship | To a full-time post-secondary student who is legally blind and presents evidence of economic need; the applicant must reside in the United States, but need not be a citizen. | Vision | Apply! |
| Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship: | to a woman who is legally blind and studying classical or religious music. | Vision | Apply! |
| The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a full-time graduate student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. | Vision | Apply! |
| Paul W. Ruckes Scholarship | To an undergraduate or graduate student who is blind or visually impaired pursuing a degree in engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences. | Vision | Apply! |
| R.L. Gillette Scholarship | Women who are legally blind and enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in literature or music. | Vision | Apply! |
| Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate or graduate students who are legally blind and studying rehabilitation and/or education of people who are blind or visually impaired. | Vision | Apply! |
| Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually ImpairedWilliam & Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship | Ferrell Scholarship, is awarded to two selected applicants who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. Applicants for the Ferrell Scholarship must be legally blind. The definition of legal blindness is a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.Applicants for the scholarships must be studying at the post-secondary level for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. | Vision | Apply! |
| Association of Blind CitizensScholarship | Association of Blind Citizens will offer ten thousand dollars in college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. The Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be valued at $2000 and seven $1000 scholarships will also be available. The scholarships will be offered for the 2007/2008 school year. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, living expenses or related expenses resulting from blindness. | Vision | Apply! |
| Association of Blind CitizensAssistive Technology Fund | The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life. | Vision | Apply! |
| Blinded Veterans AssociationKathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program | BVA has offered spouses and dependent children of blinded veterans a chance to continue their education through the Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program. | Vision | Apply! |
| The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program | Awarding three (3) students an individual prize annually, this competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines. Guidelines, Application and Certification of Low Vision forms and the on-line application are available on this web site from January 1st to 11:55 pm EST March 1st each year. The application must be completed online. Completed applications and supporting documents must be received by March 1st. If you have any questions about the scholarship application guidelines, please call CCLVI at (800)733-2258. Semi-finalists will be selected to participate in a telephone interview with committee members. Winners will be notified in late spring. Winners are encouraged to attend our annual meeting, which is held in conjunction with the American Council of the Blind National Convention and generally takes place the first week in July. Please note: The required CCLVI Certification of Low Vision form may be downloaded and completed between June and February preceding the March 1st deadline. | Vision | Apply! |
| The Carl Foley Graduate Scholarship Program | We are currently revising the requirements of this program. This program is for graduate students attending one of several colleges and universities which offer a degree in the field of low vision. Applicants need not be visually impaired. Application is made through the school directly. If your college or university has a program in the field of low vision and is not currently recognized, contact CCLVI so that a questionnaire can be sent to the school to determine if the program qualifies for the provisions of the Carl Foley Scholarship. | Vision | Apply! |
| National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program | Each year at its National Convention in July, the National Federation of the Blind gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study. In addition to these restrictions, some scholarships have been further restricted by the donor. | Vision | Apply! |
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Thank you for mentioning RiSE! I am sure it took many hours to compile your list. Thanks for getting the word out for students with learning disabilities to seek out scholarships to help them succeed.