Top Scholarships For Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities can access various scholarships designed to support their education, career goals, and personal development. These scholarships provide financial assistance for tuition, living expenses, and specialized resources like assistive technology and medical needs.

1. Google Lime Scholarship (Global)

Award: $10,000 for U.S. and Canadian students, €7,000 for students in Europe
Eligibility: Students with disabilities pursuing computer science, engineering, or related fields
Deadline: December

2. Microsoft Disability Scholarship (USA)

Award: $5,000 per year (renewable for up to four years)
Eligibility: High school seniors with disabilities pursuing STEM or business fields
Deadline: March

3. The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability (USA)

Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities studying health-related fields
Deadline: November

4. The National Federation of the Blind Scholarships (USA)

Award: $3,000 – $12,000
Eligibility: Legally blind students pursuing any field of study
Deadline: March

5. Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Award: €7,000
Eligibility: Students with disabilities pursuing computer science degrees in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa
Deadline: December

6. American Council of the Blind (ACB) Scholarship Program (USA)

Award: $2,000 – $7,500
Eligibility: Legally blind undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: February

7. Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities (USA)

Award: Up to $2,500 for undergraduates and $5,000 for graduate students
Eligibility: Students with documented disabilities pursuing higher education
Deadline: April

8. The Rise Scholarship Foundation (USA)

Award: $2,500
Eligibility: High school seniors with learning disabilities
Deadline: Varies

9. The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship (USA)

Award: Varies
Eligibility: Female graduate students with physical disabilities
Deadline: June

10. The Anne Ford Scholarship (USA)

Award: $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)
Eligibility: High school seniors with documented learning disabilities pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Deadline: December

11. The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship (USA)

Award: $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with learning disabilities or ADHD enrolling in a two-year college or vocational program
Deadline: December

12. The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship (USA)

Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Students with autism or students studying special education, psychology, or law
Deadline: July

13. Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship (USA)

Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Eligibility: Students with Down syndrome pursuing postsecondary education
Deadline: April

14. Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship (USA)

Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Students with disabilities or those advocating for disability rights
Deadline: May

15. The Snowdon Trust Grants (UK)

Award: Variable funding for tuition and living costs
Eligibility: Disabled students in the UK pursuing higher education
Deadline: May