SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Compiled by Disability Services for Students
University of North Dakota
Updated April 25, 2012
This listing is a collection of opportunities available to students who are currently enrolled in
college and also have a disability. It does not include scholarships for pre-freshmen or students
without disabilities.
For scholarships available through Disability Services for pre-freshmen, new transfer students and
currently enrolled UND students with disabilities,
click here
SCHOLARSHIPS for ALL DISABILITIES
Access Computing Team Internship Program – undergraduate college students interested in computing careers are eligible:
http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/team_app.html
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program - undergrad
and graduate students are eligible. Preference given to students majoring in public
health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and
health:
http://www.aahd.us/page.php?pname=Scholarship%20Program
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, Student With a Disability Scholarship –
limited to
full-time graduate students enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders program and who
demonstrate outstanding academic achievement:
http://www.ashfoundation.org/recipients/StudentWithDisabilityScholarship.htm
Americorps - full-time members earn an award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school or
to repay student loans. Part-time members receive a partial award. Some members may also
receive a modest living allowance:
http://www.americorps.gov
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Century Scholarship -
must be accepted to an ALA-accredited Library Science Master’s or doctoral program and be
either a U.S. or Canadian citizen:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaawards/asclacentury.cfm
Central Intelligence Agency – Undergraduate Scholarship Program:
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund - undergraduate and graduate students are eligible, must
be actively working for peace and justice. Scholarships are need based and to those students
who are part of the progressive movement on campus and in the community:
http://www.davisputter.org/
disABLEdperson Inc. College Scholarships -Check for applications in mid-August:
http://www.disABLEDperson.com
ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarships - a list of scholarships for students with disabilities
in nursing programs:
http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php
Foundation for Science and Disability Student Award Program - students must be fourth year
undergraduates who have been accepted to a graduate or professional school in the sciences
(math, medicine, engineering, technology or science) and to graduate level science students.
$1000 awards are to be used for an assistive device, instrument or other special need:
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/organizations/FSD_brochure.html
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) - fellowships for graduate study leading to
masters or doctoral degrees in science, math and engineering related to NASA research and development:
http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/nav/
Proyecto Vision -a list of scholarship opportunities for college students who are Latino and living
with disability:
http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html
Tourism Cares - The Yellow Ribbon Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship for $5,000 - limited to
students with physical and/or sensory disabilities planning a career in the travel and tourism industry:
http://www.tourismcares.org/scholarships
VSA arts Young Soloists Award - recognizes outstanding musicians, ages 25 and under, who have
exhibited exceptional talents as vocalists or instrumentalists. All types of music are accepted:
www.vsarts.org/x22.xml
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
Alexander Graham Bell Ass. for the Deaf – must have a moderate to profound hearing loss prior
to acquiring spoken language (in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz .) and use
spoken communication as their primary mode of communication:
http://nc.agbell.org/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=348
The Geoffrey Foundation – limited to students with a severe to profound hearing loss, who use an
auditory/verbal approach to communication: write to P.O. Box 1112, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, (207) 967-5798
Graeme Clark Scholarship - must have a Nucleus® cochlear implant:
http://www.cochlearamericas.com/support/168.asp
IADES(International Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority) Fellowship Award – limited to deaf women pursuing a doctoral degree. Do not have to be an alumnae of the Delta Epsilon Sorority or Gallaudet University. Must be enrolled in a doctoral program and have successfully completed 12 or more graduate credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or better) for both master’s and doctoral work. For an application, write to: IADES Fellowship Award Committee, 2453 Bear Den Road, Frederick, MD 21701.
Sertoma International – limited to students with a minimum of 40dB bilateral hearing loss and a
minimum of 3.2 GPA:
http://www.sertoma.org
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
1800Wheelchair.com Scholarship - must be an undergraduate with at least 3.0 GPA.
Preference will be given to a person with a mobility impairment:
http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship - must use a wheelchair and have at least a 3.0 GPA:
http://www.ameriglide.com/Scholarship/
Chairscholars Foundation – limited to college freshmen with serious physical disabilities:
www.chairscholars.org.htm
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation – limited to high achieving women in a graduate program:
http://www.scholarships4students.com/ethel_louise_armstrong_foundation_scholarships.htm
Gerald and Edith Wallace Scholarship – must be a member of a North Dakota farm family. First
priority given to a student from Burke County. The award amount award is based on financial need
and available funds:
http://www.ndcf.net/Scholarships/entryform.asp?id=66
Incight Go-Getter Scholarship – limited to physical disabilities, including sight, hearing and
learning disabilities:
http://incighteducation.org/scholarships.php
Independence Foundation Scholarship -
http://www.theindependencefoundation.org/programs/scholarship/index.htm
Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship - must be a member of the PVA organization,
the spouse of a member,or an unmarried child under 24 years of age who is dependent (as
defined by the IRS) on the member for principal support:
http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=memb_scholar
SpinLife Innovation in Motion Scholarship - must use a wheelchair and have at least a
3.0 GPA:
http://www.spinlife.com/scholarship/
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VISUAL DISABILITIES
American Council of the Blind – all legally blind, full-time students admitted to academic and
vocational post-secondary training programs are eligible to apply. Part-time students who work
full-time can apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 is
generally required, but extenuating circumstances may be considered for certain
scholarships:
www.acb.org
American Foundation for the Blind – applicants complete one application form, which is applied
to the scholarships for which they qualify:
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?DocumentID=2962
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired -
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship – must be studying for a career providing services to
people who are blind and visually impaired:
http://www.aerbvi.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=77
Association of Blind Citizens Scholarship Program:
http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm
Christine H. Eide Memorial Scholarship Award -
http://www.lighthouse.org/services-and-assistance/scholarship-award-programs/scholarship-career-awards/
Council for Citizens with Low Vision International, Fred Scheigert Scholarship – limited to
students with low vision:
http://www.cclvi.org/scholarship.htm
Friends in Art: must be legally blind and majoring in music, art, drama, or creative
writing:
http://www.friendsinart.com/scholarshipform.htm
Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship – must be legally blind; in the third or fourth
year of college or graduate school; interested in pursuing Computer Science, Information
Systems or a related field; interested in a career in access technology or are changing careers
to assistive technology:
http://www.nib.org/content/more-information-joseph-roeder-assistive-technology-scholarship
Lighthouse International - for undergraduate and graduate students with low vision:
http://www.lighthouse.org/services-and-assistance/scholarship-award-programs/
Lions Club International –Lions clubs often provide scholarship assistance for local
students who are blind or visually impaired. Check your home community for a Lions Club.
Most clubs are named for the community in which they serve:
www.lionsclubs.org
Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards – must be a member of Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D), be legally blind, GPA of 3.0, have received,
or will be receiving their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree: http://www.learningally.org/About-Us/National-and-Local-Award-Opportunities/108/
National Federation of the Blind – Must be a full-time student, except for one scholarship may
be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time:
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp
North Dakota Association of the Blind – must be a second year through post-graduate student and a
resident of North Dakota. Other criteria include financial need and academic achievement:
www.ndab.org
North Dakota School for the Blind Foundation – awards grants to help meet educational, social and
recreational needs of K-12 students and adults (computer equipment, tuition for camps. etc/):
http://www.kleinonline.com/ndsbf.htm
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIFIC DISABILITIES
Amputation
Claude S. Weiler Scholarship for Amputee College Students - must have a major limb amputation
i.e., loss of a limb beginning at or above the wrist or ankle:
http://nationalamputation.org/scholar1.html
Autism
Autism Society of America – CVS/All Kids Can Scholars Program awards scholarships to individuals with autism
who have successfully met all the requirements for admission into an accredited post-secondary program of study:
http://www.autism-society.org/about-us/awards-scholarships/
Schwallie Family Scholarship Program – the applicant must have a diagnosis of autism or Asperger Syndrome;
must be attending an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. and taking at least 6 credits:
http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp
Cancer
Cancer for College - must be either a current or former cancer patient currently attending
either a four year or graduate school:
http://www.cancerforcollege.org/
Cancer Survivors' Fund - must be a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer;
do not have to be receiving treatment to qualify:
http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/ScholarshipEligibilityRequirements.htm
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation - must be a cancer survivor between the ages of
18-35:
http://www.collegiatecancer.org/scholarships.html
Patient Advocate Foundation- must be under age 25 and have a diagnosis of cancer or a life
threatening disease:
www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - must be up to 23 years old by Aug. 31, 2009, diagnosed at
or before age 19 with a primary malignant or non-malignant central nervous system brain and/or
spinal cord tumor and at least a senior in high school:
http://www.pbtfus.org/survivors/education/scholarships/
Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund - cancer diagnosis or recurrence must have occurred
between the ages of 13 and graduation from high school and must have undergone treatment
for cancer while in high school:
http://ryans2dchancefund.org/
SAMFund - must be between age 17 and 35, finished with active cancer treatment and a
resident of the U. S.:
http://www.thesamfund.org/pages/grants.html
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program - applicants
are evaluated on the following criteria: dedication to community service, commitment to
educational goals, use of the applicant's cancer experience to impact the lives of other
young adults also affected, medical hardship and financial need:
http://ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/GeneralInformation/tabid/514/Default.aspx
Working Against Cancer’s Survival Scholarship Program - must be under 30 years old and a
cancer survivor or recently diagnosed with cancer:
http://www.workingagainstcancer.org/survivor_scholarship.html
Cerebral Palsy
Contact the local United Cerebral Palsy affiliate.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation – awards based on academic achievement, leadership and financial
need:
www.cfscholarship.org
CF Care Forward Scholarship – students must have cystic fibrosis and be enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate
programs: www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com/apply.
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program – awards are given to students in both
undergraduate and graduate programs. Criteria include scholastic record, character,
demonstrated leadership, service to the community and financial need:
http://www.elizabethnashfoundation.org/scholarshipprogram.html
Dwarfism
Little People of American (LPA) Scholarships - first priority to receive awards are those
who are members of LPA and have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism:
http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=84654&orgId=lpa
Epilepsy
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award:
www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
Hemophilia
Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship – must be diagnosed with a clinical bleeding disorder. Must be
currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary school:
http://www.caremark.com/portal/asset/Hemophilia_Scholarship.pdf
Factor Network Support Pharmacy Scholarship Programs - must have hemophilia or von
Willebrand disease:
http://www.factorsupport.com/scholarships.htm
Keven Child Scholarship – insert right below the section titled Hemophilia. Students in
college are eligible. Criteria include academic performance, participation in school or
community activities and an essay detailing educational and career goals:
http://www.hemophilia.org/NHFWeb/MainPgs/MainNHF.aspx?menuid=53&contentid=35
National Hemophilia Foundation – many scholarships listed on this site:
http://www.hemophilia.org/NHFWeb/MainPgs/MainNHF.aspx?menuid=53&contentid=36
Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation Scholarship - must be diagnosed with hemophilia or other
bleeding disorder:
http://www.seqfoundation.org/pdf/app.pdf
Wyeth Scholarship Program - must have either hemophilia A or hemophilia B and be currently
enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program or vocational school:
http://www.hemophiliavillage.com/scholarship.html
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus Association:
http://www.hydroassoc.org/education_support/scholarships
Immune Deficiency
Immune Deficiency Foundation:The Eric Marder Scholarship Program - students in college or a
technical training program are eligible:
http://primaryimmune.org/patients-and-families/idf-scholarship-programs
Lupus
Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence (L.I.F.E.)- must be diagnosed with systemic lupus erythmaosus
(SLE) and have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be involved in at least one extracurricular activity,
e.g., performance group, athletics, clubs/organizations, community service, employment, etc.:
http://www.lifescholarship.org/about-the-scholarship/
Schizophrenia and Related Conditions
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship - must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform,
schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, receiving medical treatment, including medications
and psychiatric follow-up and be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts,
such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment:
http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/apply.asp
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Association of America :
http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2664425/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3727653