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General Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability
The American Association on Health and Disability is accepting applications for the Frederick J. Krause Scholarship for undergraduate (sophomore standing and above) and graduate students with disabilities who are majoring in a field related to disability and health.
Preference is given to students majoring in a field related to disability and health, to include, but not limited to public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering, audiology, disability policy, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy and majors that will impact quality of life of persons with disabilities.
http://www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/
A Guide on How to Get Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
A comprehensive list of scholarships, grants and financial resources for students with disabilities.
Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
This site provides information and links about scholarships and financial assistance for students with disabilities. Hosted by Affordable Colleges.com.
Nitro College Disability Scholarship Database
Use this database to sort by disability type and award amount to find a scholarship. More than 130 scholarships are listed.
Financial Aid for Disabled Students
Includes a listing of numerous scholarship options for students with disabilities that range from national scholarship opportunities to local opportunities within the United States and Canada. Each scholarship profile indicates whether online programs at accredited colleges or universities are eligible for the award. http://www.onlineschools.org/financial-aid/disabilities/
Scholarship for Wounded Police Officers
If you are a current or former uniformed law enforcement officer in the United States who was wounded in the line of duty, you may be eligible to receive this immediate-use scholarship. This $10,000 scholarship can be used for your child’s education, your education, or your spouse’s college education. http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/category/company+info/scholarship.do
Disability Care Center’s Scholarships
This scholarship program is for students who have a debilitating condition(s) while continuing their education at a college institution. The condition can be any medically diagnosed impairment (physical or mental) that interferes with everyday activities and quality of life. http://www.disabilitycarecenter.org/giving-back/scholarships/
Rehabmart.com $25,000 Scholarship Fund
Any student with a disability, anyone enrolling as a health sciences student, or any special education student who is currently attending a secondary school or has been accepted to attend a secondary school, technical college, junior college, 4-year college or University. Matriculating students and non-matriculating students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. http://www.rehabmart.com/scholarship/.
American Association of People with Disabilities NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to offer the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship. In 2017 the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight (8) scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications, media, or entertainment industry. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their current college or university.Students may apply online at: http://www.aapd.com/nbcuniversal-tony-coelho-media-scholarship-program/
Scholarships for Graduate Students
The following guide provides funding sources, resources for students with visual and hearing impairments, and an expert interview discussing how to excel in graduate school as a student with a disability. http://www.gograd.org/resources/students-with-disabilities/.
The Springboard Foundation
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide scholarships to full-time college/university students who have documented disabilities of any type, deemed to be protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Foundation’s intent in providing these scholarships is to contribute to the increase in employment opportunities for college/university students with disabilities. http://thespringboardfoundation.org/
Mobility Scooters Direct Scholarship Program
Mobility Scooters Direct provides a $1,500 scholarship each year to selected students who apply to the program. All applicants must meet certain criteria outlined below and submit an application via email or US mail. Applicants are also required to provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or counselor from the school being attended by the applicant. One applicant will be randomly selected at the end of each year for a $1,500 scholarship. Further information on award details and instructions for applying are available at: https://www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/scholarship
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Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning Ally
Each year, Learning Ally offers two endowed scholarship awards for outstanding students with print and learning disabilities. The recipients of these awards are role models of success and inspiration to students throughout the country. The top three winners from each program receive a $6,000 scholarship award and participate at a national celebration. In 2016 and in 2017 this celebration will take place in Denver, Colorado. http://www.learningally.org/NAA/Application.aspx
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Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
1800Wheelchair Scholarship
This program awards monies to assist undergraduate students with their academic pursuits. To qualify, students must be enrolled undergraduate in “good standing” at an accredited college/university maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa. Applicants will be asked to submit an essay. Details can be found at the 1800Wheelchair website: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
1-800-320-7140
180 Medical Scholarship
Students attending a two-year, four-year, or graduate school program full time in the fall are eligible to apply. Applicants must be under a physician’s care for a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, or neurogenic bladder.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association Scholarships
Provides a listing of scholarships available for students with mobility disabilities.
Karman Healthcare Scholarship Program
Open to all college, and university students with a mobility disability who use a wheelchair, or other mobility devices on a regular basis. This scholarship will apply to students this year who have excelled academically and those who have a regard for disability awareness in America. Deadline: September 1st.
ABC Law Centers Cerebral Palsy Scholarship
This scholarship is for financial assistance designed to simultaneously increase awareness about cerebral palsy (CP) and celebrate the achievements of those with cerebral palsy. ABC Law Centers will award one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has cerebral palsy. The 2019 Cerebral Palsy Scholarship will be presented to a single applicant who submits the required application and its accompanying essay by the deadline, July 31, 2019.
HIE Help Center Scholarship
The HIE Help Center is pleased to offer an annual scholarship for a student (or a small team of students) who is committed to helping people with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), or another neonatal injury. Being personally impacted by HIE or another disability is not a requirement, as the scholarship focuses on the applicant’s goals to support those who are affected. Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to apply as well. A scholarship for the amount of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a student or small group of students collaborating on a project.
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Scholarships for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students
Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Must be a resident of Texas. Find more information at D&A’s Tuition Exemption page for Blind students.
Learning Ally
Each year, Learning Ally offers two endowed scholarship awards for outstanding students with print and learning disabilities. The recipients of these awards are role models of success and inspiration to students throughout the country. The top three winners from each program receive a $6,000 scholarship award and participate at a national celebration. In 2016 and in 2017 this celebration will take place in Denver, Colorado. http://www.learningally.org/NAA/Application.aspx
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships worth from $3,000 to $12,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. www.nfb.org/scholarship
National Federation of the Blind of Texas (NFBTX) Scholarships
NFBTX awards scholarships to the best and brightest blind students each year at its state convention. Interested students must be legally blind and entering a post-secondary course of study in the fall semester of that year to be eligible. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and community service. NFBTX members and non-members alike are invited to apply for these awards. To apply for National Federation of the Blind of Texas scholarships, complete and submit the online form, application letter and contact information. https://www.nfbtx.org/scholarships.php
American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT) Scholarships
ACBT awards scholarships each year to college bound students, students that are already attending college, and or students that are attending technical or vocational programs. To apply for American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT) scholarships, complete and submit the online form, application letter and contact information Find more information at http://www.acbtexas.org/financial/financial.htm#ACBT Scholarship Program.
Lois Ford LaBauve Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Lois Ford La Bauve. Ms. La Bauve was a Texas schoolteacher for many years and always displayed a passion for learning. She was the director of Services for the Blind and Disabled at the Texas State Library and founded the Texas Talking Book program. At least one scholarship for a minimum of $500 will be awarded per year for students who have a disability that impairs their ability to access printed material. If funding is available, additional scholarships and/or scholarships of a larger monetary value will be awarded. Applications are reviewed during the spring semester. Scholarship is awarded in the fall semester.The 2019-2020 application is available here: LaBauve application19-20
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Scholarships for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students
Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Must be a resident of Texas. See more information on D&A’s Tuition Exemption page for Deaf students.
Sertoma Scholarship for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students
Students with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss, graduating from high school, or undergraduate students pursuing four-year college degrees in any discipline are eligible for the scholarship. http://sertoma.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
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Scholarships for Students with Psychological Disabilities
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship
This scholarships is for persons with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder who are currently receiving medical treatment for the illness, including medications and psychiatric follow-up and must be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment or in competitive employment. http://www.reintegration.com/application-process-now-open/
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Scholarships for Students with Medical/Health Related Disabilities
College Diabetes Network
List of scholarships for students with diabetes. https://collegediabetesnetwork.org/content/scholarships-1
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
List of scholarships for students with IBD (including IBS, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease): https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/campus-connection (search Academic Scholarships)
Eric M. Suhl Endowed Scholarship
The Eric M. Suhl Scholarship was established in 2019 with funding provided by the Eric M. Suhl Foundation. The Foundation was formed to honor Eric, who lived with colitis for many years and passed away in 2016 at the age of 28. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Eric and is directed to help UT students who live with colitis, Crohn’s, IBS, or any chronic medical issue.
At least one scholarship for a minimum of $1000 will be awarded each fall for use during the academic year. If funding is available, additional scholarships and/or scholarships of a larger monetary value will be awarded. Applications are accepted during the spring semester and are awarded in the fall semester. The application is available here: Suhl Application.
National Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship Program
The National MS Society’s scholarship program helps highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Insurance-and-Financial-Information/Financial-Resources/Scholarship-Program
Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship
To support the financial needs of college students who are battling or have overcome cancer who display financial needs. http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/
American Childhood Cancer Organization
A list of scholarship opportunities for those who experienced cancer as a child or young adult. http://www.acco.org/education-scholarships/
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UT Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Eric M. Suhl Endowed Scholarship
The Eric M. Suhl Scholarship was established in 2019 with funding provided by the Eric M. Suhl Foundation. The Foundation was formed to honor Eric, who lived with colitis for many years and passed away in 2016 at the age of 28. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Eric and is directed to help UT students who live with colitis, Crohn’s, IBS, or any chronic medical issue.
At least one scholarship for a minimum of $1000 will be awarded each fall for use during the academic year. If funding is available, additional scholarships and/or scholarships of a larger monetary value will be awarded. Applications are accepted during the spring semester and are awarded in the fall semester. The application is available here: Suhl Application.
Lois Ford LaBauve Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Lois Ford La Bauve. Ms. La Bauve was a Texas schoolteacher for many years and always displayed a passion for learning. She was the director of Services for the Blind and Disabled at the Texas State Library and founded the Texas Talking Book program. At least one scholarship for a minimum of $500 will be awarded per year for students who have a disability that impairs their ability to access printed material. If funding is available, additional scholarships and/or scholarships of a larger monetary value will be awarded. Applications are reviewed during the spring semester. Scholarship is awarded in the fall semester. The application is available here: Lois Ford LaBauve Scholarship Application
Margaret Nosek Scholarship
For students who will be at the senior, master, or doctoral level in the next academic year. They must certify that they have a disability that causes a significant functional limitation in one or more major life activities. Applicants must provide evidence of ambition to pursue a career in research in any academic area. Preference will be given to traditionally underrepresented groups.
Carole L. Patterson Scholarship
For students with physical disabilities that are enrolled in at least six hours at UT Austin, with preference given to students with a mobility disability. Applicants must have at least a minimum 2.5 UT GPA. Financial need may be used to distinguish among applicants.
Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship
The Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of qualified students registered at The University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship is intended for disabled students or non-disabled students studying to work with disabled individuals, especially disabled children. “Disabled” in this context shall refer to students who have a physical or non-physical disability, including mental and spiritual hardships and obstacles caused by the environment and lack of opportunity. Financial need may be used to distinguish among applicants.
The Karen Wolffe & Terry Hirsh Scholarship
The Karen Wolffe & Terry Hirsh Scholarship was established in 2021 to provide scholarship support to one or more undergraduate students who have a visual disability and who are pursuing a degree/career in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). In addition to tuition, the scholarship may be used for housing, living expenses, or University of Texas at Austin fees.
Applications are accepted during the spring semester and are awarded in the fall semester.
James M. Young Endowment
The James M. Young Endowment provides funding that is intended for currently enrolled UT students with disabilities needing financial support for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: emergency funds, ongoing disability-related educational expenses, professional development opportunities, attending conferences/trainings and associated travel expenses, assistive technology, unexpected educational or disability-related expenses, and study abroad programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Apply online.
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