- AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability
- Sponsored by the American Association on Health and Disability, this award is available to full-time students with a disability (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) who have completed at least one year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. university. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference is given to applicants majoring in disability studies, health promotion, public health, or a field related to disability and health. Preference also is given to students who participate in volunteer activities and/or community service.
- AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
- Aimed to reduce the financial burden on college students living with any of a number of inflammatory diseases, including atopic dermatitis, Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and other conditions. Open to U.S. citizens at two- and four-year colleges and universities and trade/technical schools. Applications must include diagnosis verification, recommendations or references, and written essay.
- ABC Law Centers Cerebral Palsy Scholarship
- A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who has cerebral palsy. Students must be enrolled at an institution of higher education in the United States; have cerebral palsy; and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
- Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college. Applicants need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student or a part-time student who works at least 32 hours per week, and be involved in their school and local community.
- Anne Ford Scholarship
- This is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall. Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who also have a learning disability, are encouraged to apply.
- Baer Reintegration Scholarship
- Designed to help students with mental illness acquire educational and vocational skills to successfully “reintegrate into society, secure jobs, and regain their lives.” Eligibility requirements include a diagnosis of and current treatment for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Applicant must also be a U.S. citizen and actively involved in reintegration or rehabilitative efforts.
- Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program
- This is an annual competitive educational scholarship sponsored by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation. Any high school senior or undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or a related inherited bleeding disorder may apply.
- Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarship
- The BEF Academic Scholarship program awards 20 scholarships annually to college students in the cystic fibrosis community who are attending colleges and universities in the United States. Eligibility is open to students with a diagnosis of CF, as well as to siblings of persons with CF and individuals with parents living with CF. Selections are made based on the applicant’s scholastic ability, leadership potential, character, community service, and financial need. Applicants completing an optional essay question are considered for additional financial assistance.
- Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship Program
- Established to support students with injuries or disabilities who need financial assistance in attending college. The award is open to U.S. citizens who have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applications must include documentation of disability or injury and a one-page typed essay describing how you overcame adversity resulting from your disability/injury.
- Center for Reintigration Scholarship Program
- A scholarship for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder, which supports full-time and part-time students seeking a degree or certificate from accredited schools and training programs. The scholarship committee considers the student's essay, recommendations, transcripts, and their cost of tuition and fees.
- Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship
- This award provides funding support to high school seniors and undergraduates with limb loss or limb difference pursuing a full-time education program at a U.S. college or university. Applicant must be under 23 years of age, a U.S. citizen, possess a 3.5 or higher GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Submissions include two letters of recommendation and a one-page paper describing how the scholarship will help you in your educational journey.
- Diverse Abilities Quarterly Scholarship
- Sponsored by jobtest.org, this quarterly award is open to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with a disability of any kind (physical, intellectual, etc.). Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. To apply, the applicant is asked to “Tell us about your dream job, what qualities matter to you in a job, and how these values will affect your career search.”
- Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
- A $500 scholarship for high school seniors and college undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must have personally experienced challenges related to mental health or have had people close to them experience mental health issues. All majors and GPAs considered. Must write a 500-1,000 word essay.
- Future is Yours - WV Child
- This scholarship awards $500 annually to a student who resides in one of West Virginia’s 55 Counties. This student must also have an ADHD diagnosis, was at some point a ward of state, foster child or adoptee (internationally or domestically). Additional qualifications include being accepted into a college, university or trade school and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
- Gemm Learning Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship
- This award is offered to students with dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must submit proof of enrollment and a 500- to 650-word essay on “Living with Dyslexia” or “Living with Auditory Processing Disorder”. There is no formal application.
- Google Lime Scholarship
- This tuition-based award is offered to undergraduate and graduate students with a disability who are pursuing degrees in computer engineering, computer science, or other closely related majors in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic performance.
- Help America Hear Scholarship Program
- Open to high school seniors with hearing loss that requires the use of cochlear implants or hearing aids in everyday life. Awardees receive two state-of-the-art hearing aids and $4,000 to be used toward their college or vocational school education. Ten awards are made annually. Application requirements include proof of hearing impairment, two reference letters, and a 500- to 1,500-word essay highlighting the applicant’s creativity, academic achievements, and community service and life experiences.
- Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Program
- The Hydrocephalus Association awards several one-time scholarships annually to students living with “the ongoing challenges and complexities of hydrocephalus.” Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a verified hydrocephalus diagnosis. Funds may be used for any number of post-secondary educational purposes, including an undergraduate program at a two-year or four-year college. Applications include a letter of recommendation and essays on the subjects of how hydrocephalus has impacted your life, how you plan to help others, academic and career goals, and your involvement with the Hydrocephalus Association or community service programs. The organization granted 11 scholarships in 2023.
- James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarships
- Available to students with a demonstrated learning challenge of dyslexia or similar language and/or reading disability who are or will be attending an accredited U.S. undergraduate school, technical school, or community college. Submittals include documentation of the learning challenge and a letter of recommendation from a reading specialist, teacher, counselor, or other school official. On average 15% to 20% of applicants are awarded a scholarship.
- Jared Monroe Foundation Scholarship
- Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,300 for graduating high school seniors and students in their first three years of college diagnosed with and in treatment for bipolar disorder, which must be verified by a current therapist letter. Must be a full-time student, 3.0 minimum GPA, write an essay and provide transcripts.
- Karman Mobility Disability Scholarships
- Two awards are made annually to students enrolled at a U.S. college or university who use a wheelchair or other mobility devices on a regular basis. Must be 16 years of age or older and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applications include proof of mobility disability and an essay.
- Kerry Magro Scholarship Program
- Current high school and college students with autism may apply for this annual award to attend a postsecondary institution. The application requires a short biography, an Autism Spectrum diagnosis, a resume, a letter of reference, and an essay. This is a $500 scholarship.
- Kevin Child Scholarship
- This one-time award is given to an exceptional college student diagnosed with either hemophilia A or B. Applicant must be either a current student attending a U.S. university, college, or vocational/technical school or a high school senior intending to pursue a post-secondary education. Applications include one letter of recommendation and a one-page essay describing the applicant’s career objectives and life goals.
- Lighthouse Guild Scholarships
- The Lighthouse Guild awards up to 20 scholarships annually to undergraduate students who are legally blind. Applications include proof of legal blindness, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency, three letters of recommendation attesting to academic skills, and a brief (500 words or less) statement describing personal and educational goals.
- Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors
- Thirteen awards made annually to high school seniors with disabilities (visible or invisible) intending to enroll full time in a degree program at a four-year U.S. college or university. The application includes an essay on the subject of living successfully with a disability.
- Microsoft Disability Scholarship
- A scholarship for high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and aspire to have a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.
- National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program
- Every year the NFB awards 30 merit-based scholarships to blind students pursuing or planning to pursue full-time studies at U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes and reside in the U.S., District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Applications include one letter of recommendation, an interview with the local NFB affiliate president, and a brief essay (700 words or less) on who you are, your outstanding qualities, and how you handle your blindness.
- NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
- This is a $5,625 scholarship for high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries. Applications include three 300-word essays (subjects provided) and a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, mentor, or professor.
- OAR Scholarships for Autistic Students
- Three different scholarships are available annually to students with an established autism diagnosis who are or will be attending a full-time post-secondary education at a two-year or four-year undergraduate college or university, technical school, trade school, vocational school, or cooperative life skills program. Selections are made based on the applicant’s essay responses.
- Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) National Undergraduate Scholarship
- Provides support to students pursuing undergraduate studies who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer or a chronic disease. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and enrolled in an associate or higher degree program. Submittals include a financial statement, two letters of recommendation, and an essay (500 to 1,500 words) on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and future goals.
- Quell Foundation Fighter Scholarship
- This merit- and need-based scholarship is available to matriculated full-time undergraduate and graduate students with a diagnosed mental health condition, as evidenced by a healthcare professional. Applicants must possess a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applications include two letters of recommendation and a personal statement (approximately 500 words) describing the student’s reason for pursuing their degree.
- The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarships of up to $10,000 for students beginning their undergraduate studies. Criteria: high school senior; childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes; successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet; commitment to education by maintaining in excess of a 3.0 grade point average; commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team; United States citizen; completion of application with supporting documentation and endorsements.
- Sertoma Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf
- A scholarship for students with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss, graduating from high school, or undergraduate students pursuing four-year college degrees in any discipline.
- The Vertex Foundation Scholarships
- The Vertex Foundation offers several one-time scholarships annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, as well as to their immediate family members (children, siblings, and caregivers). Applicant must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Canada.
- Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
- A scholarship for high school seniors, high school graduates or college undergraduates with an identified disability who plan to enroll in full- or half-time undergraduate study at an accredited United States two- or four-year college or university. The program will award renewable scholarships up to $2,500 for full-time students and renewable scholarships up to $1,250 for half-time students.
- 180 Medical Scholarship Program
- A $1,000 scholarship open to full-time college students living with specific medical conditions, including spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, or an ostomy.