Scholarships available for students disabilities
Google Lime Scholarship Program:
This scholarship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related fields. This grant is provided by Google in partnership with the organization Lime Connect.
The Ann Ford Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with documented learning disabilities who plan to attend four years of college. This scholarship is provided by the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships:
This program provides various scholarships for visually impaired students in postsecondary education. Scholarships awarded by the National Federation of the Blind range from $3,000 to $12,000.
The Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) awards several scholarships to students with disabilities. These scholarships are for students with various types of disabilities and are awarded based on academic performance and participation in the community.
The Autism Society offers several scholarships for people with autism who are pursuing higher education. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, community participation and future goals.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship:
This scholarship, offered by Microsoft, supports students with disabilities pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields.
Alexander Graham Bell Deaf Scholarship Association:
This organization awards scholarships to deaf or hard of hearing students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
American Institute of Health and Disability Scholarship Program:
This program awards scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing a graduate degree in a health-related field. The scholarship is provided by the American Association of People with Disabilities in Health.
American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program:
This program offers several scholarships to blind or partially sighted students in postsecondary education.
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award:
This scholarship is available to students with all types of disabilities in higher education.
Scholarships for Beacon College Students with Learning Disabilities
Courage to Expand Scholarships
Eligibility: All students, including students with disabilities
Description: The purpose of this scholarship is to support the educational journey of students with and without disabilities.
Davis Scholarship for Women in STEM Fields
Eligibility: For women with disabilities who are pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Description: This scholarship encourages women with disabilities to pursue her STEM education and career path. Disability
Eligibility: For students with all types of disabilities in post-secondary education
Description: This scholarship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities in their education. Disability
Scholarship Program (John Weir Trust)
Target audience: Students with disabilities aiming for higher education
Description: The John Weir Trust offers scholarships specifically to support the educational efforts of students with disabilities.
Academic and Disability Grants Foundation
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities pursuing degrees in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
Description: This scholarship promotes academic participation by providing financial assistance to students with disabilities.
Karman Healthcare Mobility Disability Grant
Target audience: Students with motor disabilities who are in post-secondary education
Description: This scholarship supports the pursuit of higher education for students with mobility impairments. National
Target audience: People with bleeding disorders and higher education
Description: The National Hemophilia Foundation offers a variety of grants to support educational efforts for people with
bleeding disorders. P. Buckley Moss Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: For students with learning disabilities pursuing post-secondary education in the arts
Description: This scholarship is specifically designed for students with learning disabilities who are passionate about the arts.
Schwarry Family Scholarship Program (Autism Research Institute)
Eligibility: For people with autism in post-secondary education
Description: The Autism Research Organization offers grants to support the pursuit of higher education for people with autism.