2026–27 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
These scholarships are for students with disabilities, chronic illness, or a medical history like childhood cancer. Some ask for documentation from a doctor or school.
8 scholarships open now$49,440 in top listed awardsbusiest month: October 2026 (3)
Open scholarships
Sorted by deadline, soonest first- DisABLEDperson Inc. ScholarshipVaries
- National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarship$500–$1,500
- Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship$1K
- PhD Scholarship in Rural Healthcare 2026Up to $42.4K
- Dr. Kenneth Pettine Scholarship for Disabilities$1K
- MCBDD Donor ScholarshipVaries
- AACPDM Student Travel Scholarship$1K
- The Evan Lindberg and Erik Ludwinski College Scholarship Program for Childhood Cancer Survivors$2,500
Common questions
How many scholarships for students with disabilities are open right now?
There are 8 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 4 close in the next 60 days.
What is the largest scholarship for students with disabilities?
PhD Scholarship in Rural Healthcare 2026 is the largest, at up to $42,440. 6 of the 8 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.
Do scholarships for students with disabilities require an essay?
6 of 8 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 2 list no essay. The next deadline is DisABLEDperson Inc. Scholarship on October 28, 2026.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.