Disability Scholarships and Disabled Student Financial Aid Programs | Publications
Summary: Our Disability Scholarships and Disabled Student Financial Aid Programs database at Disabled World (DW) offers a curated collection of publications focused on financial aid opportunities for students with disabilities. This includes announcements of annual scholarships from various organizations, informative articles detailing available grants, and resources tailored to specific disabilities or minority groups. The database provides up-to-date information on programs such as the Canadian Hearing Services Yearly Scholarships, 180 Medical Disability College Scholarships, and scholarships for autistic students of color, among others. Users can search and sort the publications by title, type, publication date, and revision date to access relevant information.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Take a Pain Check Foundation Annual Scholarships Scholarship for Canadian students with rheumatic diseases pursuing STEM or other post-secondary programs. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Oct 2025 |
| University of Texas Keith C. Brown Scholarship The Keith C. Brown Endowed Scholarship at UT Austin's McCombs School supports low and middle-income Texas students, enhancing educational access and opportunity. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Jan 2025 21 Jan 2026 |
| Canadian Hearing Services Yearly Scholarships This scholarship is available to Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadian residents 17 years of age or older attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution. | 12 Mar 2022 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Yearly Scholarships for Autistic Students of Color Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color provides $3,000 scholarships for autistic students who belong to underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups. | 8 Dec 2021 1 Oct 2023 | |
| 180 Medical Disability College Yearly 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. | 27 Aug 2021 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Vision Enhancement Yearly Scholarship Aids Sight Loss Students Canadian students with sight loss receive eSight eyewear through a CNIB Foundation partnership to enhance vision and support academic achievement. | ✓ ✓ | 3 Jun 2020 12 Dec 2025 |
| Lime Connect Yearly Scholarships for High School Seniors with Disabilities Recipients of the Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship each receive $1,000 in support of their studies at a 4 year university or college in the U.S. or Canada. | 17 May 2020 11 Oct 2023 | |
| Scholarships for Minority Students These scholarships can be used as a supplement to financial aid, or to assist students currently not eligible for U.S. federal or state financial aid or grants. | ✓ | 31 Jan 2019 22 Feb 2025 |
| Yearly Scholarships for Students with Tourette Syndrome Dollars 4 tic scholars expands scholarship offerings partners with PC professor to offer Vo - Tech scholarships in palm beach county to students with Tourette syndrome. | 4 Dec 2018 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Wells Fargo Yearly Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities The Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities is designed to help students pursue the education or training they need to succeed in their chosen career path. | 23 Oct 2018 3 Oct 2023 | |
| Varghese Summersett PLLC Annual ASD and Down Syndrome Scholarships Varghese Summersett PLLC is providing scholarships for students who have been diagnosed with either Down Syndrome or Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). | 11 Apr 2018 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Annual Aging Matters Scholarship The annual SeniorCare Aging Matters Scholarship awards $1500 to be applied towards tuition, books, board and other expenses. | 16 Mar 2017 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Annual Rehabmart $25,000 Disability Scholarship Fund Annual Rehabmart Scholarship Fund for students with disabilities, health science students, or special needs education. | 9 Mar 2017 29 Mar 2024 | |
| Jack Kent Cooke Annual Young Scholars Pre-college Scholarships Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program for outstanding 7th grade students with financial need is largest high school scholarship and educational support program in the U.S.. | 7 Feb 2017 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Yearly AMI Canadian Scholarships for Students with Disability The AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship program offers much needed financial assistance to students with a disability. | 27 Jan 2017 12 Apr 2023 | |
| Pediatric Cancer Survivors Can Apply for College Scholarships The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) will award $3,500 college scholarships to 40 eligible students for the school year. | 21 Jan 2017 5 Oct 2023 | |
| $24.2M and Scholarships to Advance Inclusive Higher Education for Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa USD$24.2 million partnership to advance inclusive higher education for young people with disabilities in Ethiopia and Africa as part of The MasterCard Foundations Scholars Program. | 16 Jan 2017 16 Apr 2023 | |
| $500,000 in WGU Scholarships for Veterans Western Governors University (WGU) announces new scholarships for veterans and their families who want to earn bachelor and master degrees. | 2 Nov 2016 16 Apr 2023 | |
| Anne Ford Annual Learning Disability and Other Scholarships $10,000 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in full-time bachelors degree program in the fall. | 22 Aug 2016 17 Apr 2023 | |
| Annual Allegra Ford Thomas $5,000 Scholarship $5,000 scholarship for graduating high school senior with learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD. | 22 Aug 2016 17 Apr 2023 | |
| Lighthouse Guild Yearly Scholarships for Legally Blind Students Each year, Lighthouse Guild awards 20 scholarships to college bound high school graduates who are legally blind. | 3 Aug 2016 17 Apr 2023 | |
| TWU Scholarships for Future Women Business Owners in Texas Texas Woman's University offers renewable scholarships for first-year students from across the U.S. who plan to open a business in Texas after graduation. | ✓ ✓ | 18 Apr 2016 14 Feb 2026 |
| StudySoup Annual Future Innovators Scholarships StudySoup scholarship for outstanding students enrolling in or continuing to pursue education opportunities. | 31 Mar 2016 6 Oct 2023 | |
| Student Caregiver Scholarships Financial aid scholarship for students attending accredited U.S. university or college while caring for aging or ailing loved one. | 19 Mar 2015 2 Oct 2023 | |
| Annual College Scholarships for Students with Tourette Syndrome Mother and daughter establish non-profit organization to award college scholarships to students with Tourette Syndrome. | 18 Feb 2015 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Lilly Diabetes Donates to Diabetes Camp Scholarships Lilly Diabetes supports American Diabetes Association summer camp program by donating $92,000 for camp scholarships. | 3 Feb 2015 18 Apr 2023 | |
| Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder Financial Aid STAR Center Denver, Colorado has scholarships available for Sensory Processing Disorder treatment for families in need. | 16 Jan 2015 18 Apr 2023 | |
| No Dancer Left Behind Scholarship Program NDLB provides full scholarships to qualified disadvantaged youth and ethnicities, and those with special disabilities such as autism and mental challenges. | 27 Dec 2014 18 Apr 2023 | |
| Annual Microsoft Disability Scholarships Scholarship to be awarded is $5,000 paid through the Seattle Foundation on behalf of the Microsoft disAbility Employee Resource Group. | 24 Jan 2014 8 Oct 2023 | |
| CAMP STARS Summer Camp Scholarship for Kids With Disabilities Avril Lavigne Foundation CAMP S.T.A.R.S. program gives children with disabilities a chance to attend summer camp to explore talents make friends and learn new skills. | 26 Jun 2013 19 Apr 2023 | |
| Student Athletes Could Lose Scholarship Eligibility by Using X With a single social-media misstep student athletes could lose athletic eligibility or a scholarship but it is still not stopping them from using X. | 18 Dec 2012 19 Apr 2023 | |
| Ohio Nurses Foundation Research Grants and Scholarships Scholarships and research grants available to Ohio nurses, nursing students and prospective nursing students. | 14 Dec 2012 5 Oct 2023 | |
| RiSE Scholarship Foundation: Students with Learning Disabilities RiSE Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit foundation serving as a resource for high school students with the goal of rewarding students with learning disabilities through scholarships. | 19 Sep 2012 21 Jul 2021 | |
| Special Needs Scholarship Legislation Passed by Wisconsin State Assembly Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation that would create an expansive voucher program for children with special needs. | 16 Mar 2012 1 May 2023 | |
| School Choice Ohio Special Education Scholarship Program The Ohio Senates budget proposal released today includes language that creates a special education scholarship program. | 31 May 2011 1 May 2023 | |
| Ohio Department of Education Annual Autism Scholarship The Ohio Autism Scholarship Program provides great resources for families of students with autism. | 12 Apr 2011 10 Oct 2023 | |
| Cleveland Scholarship Programs by College Now Cleveland Scholarship Programs help students in Greater Cleveland prepare for finance and graduate from college. | 10 Feb 2011 2 May 2023 | |
| Annual Academy of Special Dreams College Scholarships The College Scholarships Fund is targeted to the traditional college-aged student with a disability who is pursuing either a full or part-time course of study in any medium of art. | 5 Feb 2011 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Disability Scholarships: Free College Tuition Money for Students with Disabilities There are hundreds of free grants, tuition money and scholarships available for college for students with disabilities. | 1 Aug 2010 2 May 2023 | |
| Disability Studies: Programs, Scholarships, and Social Perspectives Overview of disability studies, programs, and scholarships, exploring social perspectives and academic resources for advancing disability inclusion. | ✓ ✓ | 23 Jun 2010 29 May 2025 |
| Who is Entitled to Disability Scholarships? Information regarding eligibility for different types of disability scholarships. | ✓ | 23 Nov 2009 22 Feb 2025 |
| List of Veteran and Military Scholarships List of veteran and military scholarships for service members veterans students and their families in the United States. | 28 Oct 2009 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Army Scholarship Eases Student Loan Burdens for Health Care Professionals Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) enables students to focus on education during challenging economy. | 13 Oct 2009 29 Mar 2024 | |
| Disability Scholarships Available for Wheelchair Users A curated list of college and vocational scholarships available to wheelchair users and students with physical disabilities seeking financial aid for education. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Sep 2009 26 Feb 2026 |
| U.S. Disability Scholarships for College and University A listing of U.S. scholarships and grants available to college students with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, with award amounts up to $12,000. | ✓ ✓ | 18 Sep 2009 26 Feb 2026 |
| List of Canadian Disability Scholarships A list of general disability scholarships open to students with disabilities in Canada and Canadian Provinces. | 18 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| Scholarships for Deaf and Hearing Impaired in Canada A list of available school and college Canadian Scholarships, grants, and financial aid for people who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired in Canada. | 16 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| U.S. Autism Scholarships for Autistic Students A list of Autism Scholarships available to students for educational purposes in the United States. | 16 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| U.S. Scholarships for Deaf and Hearing Impaired A list of available United States scholarships for deaf and hearing impaired school and college students in the U.S.. | 14 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| Canadian Blind and Low Vision Scholarships A list of available Canadian scholarships for vision impaired and blind school and college students in Canada. | 14 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| Canadian Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities A list of Canadian school and college scholarships for students with learning disabilities in Canada. | 14 Sep 2009 3 May 2023 | |
| U.S. Scholarships for the Blind A list of available school and college scholarships for the blind and visually impaired. | 13 Sep 2009 30 Mar 2026 | |
| U.S. Learning Disability Scholarships A list of available learning disabilities scholarships for school and college students with a learning disability. | 13 Sep 2009 11 Apr 2023 | |
| Finding Student College Scholarships and Grants A college scholarship should be top of your funding and loan list since this is money which you do not have to repay. | ✓ ✓ | 13 Sep 2009 20 Feb 2025 |
| How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay Article provides tips for writing an essay when applying for a scholarship to increase your chances in winning. | 13 Sep 2009 11 Apr 2023 |
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