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NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Services
NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State run program that helps with multiple job training and financial need for education
You must apply to all financial aid and be provably disabled in order to qualify
University at Buffalo Resources
University at Buffalo Resources
Scholarship Tips
Scholarship Tips
Apply on time -- preferably as early as possible
Apply to as many as possible
One essay can be modified many times to fit multiple places
Double-check spelling and grammar
Write essay to the audience (the organization)
Look up the organization’s mission statement on their website and use key words in your essay
Double-check requirements before submitting so you are not missing anything
Many scholarships receive no submissions. Do not be afraid to apply to scholarships you only ‘sort of’ fit the description of
There is no punishment for applying to scholarships. Shoot your shot
If you win, write a thank you letter <- Extremely important
If a scholarship does not pass your ‘sniff test’, walk away
General Scholarship Resources
General Scholarship Resources
Generic Scholarship Websites
Generic Scholarship Websites
Scholarship Book
Scholarship Book
(Don't buy the book. Borrow from the library and look up the scholarships online.)
Scholarships for General Disability
Scholarships for General Disability
ABCMedical Adaptive Sports Scholarship
Opens: February 1 Annually
Deadline: May 15 Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability. For individuals displaying good sportsmanship in adaptive sports.
See link for other requirements
ABCMedical Education Scholarship
Opens: February 1 Annually
Deadline: May 15 Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability. For those in financial need.
See link for other requirements
ABCMedical Making a Difference Scholarship
Opens: February 1 Annually
Deadline: May 15 Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability. Show proof of trying to improve the lives of those around them.
See link for other requirements
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship Program
Opens:
Deadline: October 1 Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability.
See link for other requirements
John Lepping Memorial Scholarship
Opens: June 1 Annually
Deadline: May 1 Annually
$5,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability. Student must be a resident of NY, NJ, or PA.
See link for other requirements
The Law Offices of Coats & Todd Overcoming Disability Scholarship
Opens: October 1 Annually
Deadline: March 26 Annually
$2,500
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any disability.
See link for other requirements
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline:
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: preferential treatment given to those pursuing Communications; Media; or Entertainment. But all majors may apply. Disability required.
See link for other requirements
Vitality Medical Disability Scholarship Program
Opens:
Deadline: September 15th Annually
$500
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: scholarship revolves around disability aids, but a disability is not required to apply.
See link for other requirements
Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
Opens:
Deadline: March 20th
Up to $2,500
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: any disability.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Caretakers or Relatives
Scholarships for Caretakers or Relatives
180 Medical Caregiver Scholarship
Opens: January 1st Annually
Deadline: June 1st Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: for caregivers of disabled family members. Paid caregivers and nurses of others may not apply.
See link for other requirements
Boomer Esiason Foundation: Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: April 18th 2025
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: siblings or children of someone who is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Brothers Healthcare Scholarship Award Program
Opens:
Deadline: April Annually
$1,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder such as Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B; or von Willebrand disease; or have a parent/guardian; spouse/partner; child; or sibling that does.
See link for other requirements
HF HealthCare: The Nate Slack Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: Many Annually
$1,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B; or von Willebrand; or have a parent/guardian or sibling who is.
See link for other requirements
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation: Legacy Scholarship Program
Opens: March Annually
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: have lost a parent or guardian to Cancer. Must be between the ages of 18-35, or will be 18 at time of attending college returning semester.
See link for other requirements
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
Opens: January 1st Annually
Deadline: April Annually
covers tuition up to $10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Epilepsy, or the immediate family member or caregiver of a person with Epilepsy.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Physical Disability and Chronic Illness and Adjacent
Scholarships for Physical Disability and Chronic Illness and Adjacent
180 Medical Scholarship Program
Opens: January 1, 2025
Deadline: June 1, 2025
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad (No medical students)
For the following condition: diagnosed with Spinal cord injury; Spina bifida; Transverse myelitis; Neurogenic bladder; Ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, and/or urostomy).
Scoliosis need not apply
See link for other requirements
ABC Law Centers: Birth Injury Lawyers Cerebral Palsy Scholarship
Opens: January 1, 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
See link for other requirements
Opens:
Deadline:
$?
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis; Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema; Crohn’s Disease; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Psoriasis; Psoriatic Arthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Ulcerative Colitis; or Uveitis.
See link for other requirements
flok: The Guthrie-Koch Scholarship
Opens: December 15th Annually
Deadline: March 15th Annually
Varies
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: those diagnosed with Classical HCU, Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), an Organic Acidemia, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Tyrosinemia, or a Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD).
See link for other requirements
Opens: March Annually
Deadline:
$5,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with any form of rare disease regardless of treatment status.
See link for other requirements
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
Opens: January 1st Annually
Deadline: April Annually
covers tuition up to $10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Epilepsy, or the immediate family member or caregiver of a person with Epilepsy.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Bleeding Disorders
Scholarships for Bleeding Disorders
Brothers Healthcare Scholarship Award Program
Opens:
Deadline: April Annually
$1,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder such as Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B; or von Willebrand disease; or have a parent/guardian; spouse/partner; child; or sibling that does.
See link for other requirements
CK Colburn-Keenan Foundation’s Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship
Opens: January 2025
Deadline:
$500-6,000
Undergrad & Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Hemophilia; von Willebrand Disease; or a related Inherited Bleeding Disorder
See link for other requirements
HF HealthCare: The Nate Slack Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: Many Annually
$1,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B; or von Willebrand; or have a parent/guardian or sibling that does.
See link for other requirements
MedexusPharma B More Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: Closed
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Hemophilia B only.
See link for other requirements
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation: Kevin Child Scholarship
Opens: April Annually
Deadline: June Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with either Hemophilia A or Hemophilia B.
See link for other requirements
NovoCare Nordisk Scholarship Program
Opens:
Deadline: June 30th Annually
$4,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B; Hemophilia A or B with Inhibitors; Congenital Factor VII Deficiency; Congenital Factor XIII Deficiency Subunit-A; Acquired Hemophilia; and Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia with a Refractoriness to Platelets. You must have a commercial insurance provider. No Medicare/Medicaid.
See link for other requirements
Pfizer Scholarship Program: Soozie Courter Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline:
$2,500 and $5,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following diagnoses: diagnosed with either Hemophilia A or Hemophilia B
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Cancer
Scholarships for Cancer
CURE – Cancer Support Scholarship (The Lep Foundation)
Opens:
Deadline:
$5,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following diagnosis: Cancer, no specific type or stage.
See link for other requirements
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation: Legacy Scholarship Program
Opens: March Annually
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: have lost a parent or guardian to Cancer. Must be between the ages of 18-35, or will be 18 at time of attending college returning semester.
See link for other requirements
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation: Survivor Scholarship Program
Opens: March Annually
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: currently a Cancer Patient or Cancer Survivor. Must be between the ages of 18-35, or will be 18 at time of attending college returning semester.
See link for other requirements
Patient Advocate Foundation: Undergraduate Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: March 7th 2025
$3,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: must be diagnosed and treated for Cancer or a Chronic Disease within the past five years. “Historical” diseases do not qualify and are defined on the website. Applicant must be younger than 25 years of age.
See link for other requirements
Patient Advocate Foundation: Graduate Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: March 7th 2025
$3,000
Grad Only
For the following condition: must be diagnosed and treated for Cancer or a Chronic Disease within the past ten years. “Historical” diseases do not qualify and are defined on the website.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Scholarships for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Boomer Esiason Foundation: Sacks for CF Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: January 10th 2025
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and attending a therapy routine.
Boomer Esiason Foundation: Academic Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: April 18th 2025
$10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Multiple scholarships under this with different qualifications including: upbeat attitude; interest in health policy or medicine; heroism; interest in traveling and community; interesting in team sports; a grad student with high distinction.
Boomer Esiason Foundation: Paul Drury Memorial Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: April 18th 2025
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: siblings or children of someone who is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship
Opens: February 1st Annually
Deadline: April Annually
$1,000 to $2,500
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Sensory Disabilities
Scholarships for Sensory Disabilities
Scholarships for Blindness
Scholarships for Blindness
ACB American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
Opens: November 1
Deadline: February 14
$2,000 to $7,500
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness.
See link for other requirements
AER William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Opens: Only in even-numbered years
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness and are studying for a career in the service to persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
See link for other requirements
CCVI Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program
Opens: January 1st
Deadline: February 15th
$3,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Low Vision (20/70 in the better eye with best possible correction, or a field no greater than 30 degrees) or to those who are Legally Blind with some usable vision.
See link for other requirements
Learning Ally Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award
Opens:
Deadline: January 31
$3,000 to $6,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness or Visual Impairment.
See link for other requirements
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program
Opens:
Deadline: March 31 Annually
$10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness.
See link for other requirements
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Opens: November 1
Deadline: March 31
Award Changes Annually; Typically $3,000 to $12,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness.
See link for other requirements
National Federation of Music Clubs: Honda Honigman Performance Award for the Blind
Opens:
Deadline: February 1st
$500 to $2,000
Undergrad & Grad?
For the following condition: a music competition for members of the NFMC. Applicant must be legally blind with 20/200 or less vision after correction.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Deafness and Hard of Hearing
Scholarships for Deafness and Hard of Hearing
George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law & Public Policy
Opens: December/January
Deadline: March 15th
$5,000
Grad Law Students Only
For the following condition: Bilateral pre-Lingual Hearing Loss.
See link for other requirements
Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation Scholarship
Opens: January 1
Deadline: Late May
Unknown
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: significant Bilateral Hearing Loss.
See link for other requirements
Sertoma: Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
Opens: November 1 Annually
Deadline: March 31 Annually
$1,000
Undergrad pursuing Bachelor’s Only
For the following condition: Bilateral Hearing Loss, minimum 40dB evidenced on audiogram.
See link for other requirements
Opens:
Deadline: March 31st; June 30th; September 30th; December 31st
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: any individual with hearing loss or deafness can apply to receive funds from the Trust. Funds are specifically for use towards aids, healthcare, and only towards tuition if it goes towards promoting deaf/hearing loss help. Applications are reviewed four times a year.
Scholarships for Mental Disability and Mental Illness and Adjacent
Scholarships for Mental Disability and Mental Illness and Adjacent
The Center for Reintegration Baer Reintegration Scholarship Program
Opens: October 1st
Deadline: January 31st
Depends on need
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia.
See link for other requirements
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: November 30th 2024
$670
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with a Mental Illness, unspecified.
The Jared Monroe Foundation Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: May 1st annually
$500 to $2,300
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Learning Disabilities
Scholarships for Learning Disabilities
Gemm Learning Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship
Opens: September 1
Deadline: October 31
$1,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Dyslexia or Auditory Processing Disorder.
See link for other requirements
Joseph James Morelli Scholarship Program
Opens: January 1
Deadline: February
$500 to $2,500
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Dyslexia or similar reading and/or language-based disability. Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, or Autism without a Dyslexia diagnosis do not qualify. Must also be a STEM student.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Autism
Scholarships for Autism
Kelly Law Team Autism Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or equivalent.
See link for other requirements
KFM Making a Difference Autism Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline: End of April Yearly
$500
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder; PDD-NOS; or Aspergers.
See link for other requirements
OAR The Schwallie Family Scholarship
Opens: December
Deadline: April
$3,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Autism.
See link for other requirements
Opens: December
Deadline: April
$3,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: diagnosed with Autism and be a Person of Color.
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Down Syndrome
Scholarships for Down Syndrome
Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship Program
Opens: January
Deadline: April
$1,000 to $10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: diagnosed with Down Syndrome
See link for other requirements
Scholarships for Specific Degrees or Hobbies
Scholarships for Specific Degrees or Hobbies
Contains duplicates with other sections.
AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability
Opens: December Annually
Deadline: March Annually
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: majoring in Public Health; Disability Studies; Health Promotion; or a related field. Disability required.
See link for other requirements
AER William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Opens: Only in even-numbered years
Deadline:
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: Legal Blindness and are studying for a career in the service to persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired
See link for other requirements
American Library Association: Century Scholarship
Opens: September 1st Annually
Deadline: March 1st Annually
$2,500
Grad Only
For the following condition: studying for a Master’s or Doctorate in Library Science. Disability Required.
See link for other requirements
Opens:
Deadline: December 15th
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: pursuing a degree in Therapy; Nursing; Medicine; Nutrition; Laboratory Science; Dentistry; Health Law; or adjacent health degree. Disability Preferred.
See link for other requirements
BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
Opens: January/February
Deadline: Early April
$10,000
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: studying Business/Commerce; Computer Science; Engineering; Math; Physics; Statistics; or related major with an interest in pursuing Financial Services. Disability Required. Membership Required.
See link for other requirements
George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law & Public Policy
Opens: January 1
Deadline:
$5,000
Grad Only
For the following condition: studying Public Policy or Public Administration (Law). Bi-lateral pre-lingual hearing loss required.
See link for other requirements
Opens:
Deadline:
$10,000
Undergrad Only
For the following condition: majoring in Computer Science; Computer Engineering; or a closely related Technical Field. Disability Required. Membership Required.
See link for other requirements
The Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline:
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: studying in Health Care or STEM with intent to pursue a career in Health Care. Disability Required. Membership Required.
See link for other requirements
National Federation of Music Clubs: Honda Honigman Performance Award for the Blind
Opens:
Deadline: February 1st
$500 to $2,000
Undergrad & Grad?
For the following condition: a music competition for members of the NFMC. Applicant must be Legally Blind with 20/200 or less vision after correction.
See link for other requirements
National Federation of Music Clubs: Vivian Menees Nelson Music Award
Opens:
Deadline: February 1st
$1,000
Undergrad & Grad?
For the following condition: a music competition for members of the NFMC. Disability Required.
See link for other requirements
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
Opens:
Deadline:
Varies
Undergrad & Grad
For the following condition: preferential treatment given to those pursuing Communications; Media; or Entertainment. But all majors may apply. Disability required.
See link for other requirements
Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship
Opens: November 1 Annually
Deadline: March 31st Annually
$1,000
Grad Only
For the following condition: for those studying Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation.
See link for other requirements
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