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These scholarship opportunities are listed in chronological order, based on their application deadlines. The list includes scholarships that are specifically aimed at Latinos and students with disabilities. The scholarships listed here include scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies. Most of them are available nationwide. If the deadline for a scholarship has already passed, but the scholarship is a good fit for you, follow the link to its website and get more information about it. These scholarships are awarded annually, and you may be able to apply for it next year.
This list is meant to be a starting point in your scholarship search. It is impossible to include every scholarship nationwide, and it is recommended that you also use Google or another search engine to search for scholarships for Latinos or based on your disability in your state. It is also important not to limit yourself to these types of scholarships. Other websites like FastWeb list all sorts of scholarships that you can apply for. Project Vision has a Scholarship Search Links page with more links to other organizations listing scholarships. In some cases those organizations list state specific, area of study specific, and disability specific scholarships, while others list scholarships for Latinos or give general advice about obtaining financial aid.
It is best to start the scholarship application process early. Some scholarships must be applied for as early as your junior year of high school, though the majority have their deadlines during the spring. When applying for a scholarship, make sure to mail it in at least a week before the deadline to ensure that it arrives on time.
ChairScholars Foundation Scholarships
Available to students in any state, the ChairScholars National program provides deserving high school seniors and college freshmen up to $20,000 for tuition at any college or university of their choice. These gifted scholarship candidates will be future “leaders of America” They are extremely bright, highly motivated students who hold their physical challenge as just one more obstacle to be conquered on the road to a successful life. The support of the ChairScholars scholarship virtually guarantees their success after graduation. It allows them to focus on their education and on making a meaningful contribution to our society. Deadline: February 15, 2010
USA Funds will award $1,500 scholarships to students with economic need through USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships. These scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college students or incoming college students who plan to enroll or are enrolled in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate- or professional-degree coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. Fifty percent of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. The scholarships are non-renewable. Previous scholarship recipients may apply each year for additional awards if the student maintains a 2.5 grade-point average on a four-point scale. Students will not be considered for additional awards if the total amount awarded to the student under this program reaches $6,000. Deadline: February 15, 2010
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program Opportunities
The Hispanic college Fund sponsors more than a dozen scholarship programs. Every year HCF awards scholarships to over 600 students. Please read each program's description as many programs may have different requirements. You should apply to all the scholarships you are eligible for. All of the scholarships are for Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000. Apply on-line at www.hispanicfund.org. Deadline: February 16, 2010
We invite you to apply to the Marriott Scholars Program which offers financial support of up to $9,000 per year for four years coupled with opportunities for on-going career guidance and mentoring by Marriott hotel managers and corporate executives. Marriott also provides internship opportunities at hotels where you can experience first-hand Marriott's rich culture, "Spirit to Serve" philosophy, and diverse family of associates known for the care they provide to guests, each other, and our communities. Applications must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage and be entering their first or second year of college for the 2009-2010 school year, pursuiing a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food beverage field. Deadline: February 16, 2010
Educators for Fair Consideration has a scholarship providing financial awards and student services for low-income immigrant college students living in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 2009, awards will be given out in the amount of $4,000 - $6,000. In addition to financial awards, the scholarship provides ongoing support services. Awards recipients are expected to participate in community service and/or professional development activities. To be eligible, students must be foreign-born, have documented financial need, and have lived in California for 3 or more years of high school. Deadline: February 16, 2009
The B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund offers a $5,000 scholarship to physically disabled or handicapped students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of agriculture. In addition to the individual scholarships, the B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund will make available a $200 cash award and plaque to the FFA chapter doing an excellent job of serving rural handicapped people in their community. Deadline: February 22, 2010
CORE (Chicano Organizing & Research in Education) offers the "Que Llueva Café" scholarship. Applicants must be undocumented, Chicano/Latino, high school students entering college fall 2009. Deadline: February 26, 2010
The Lagrant Foundation seeks to increase the number of minorities in advertising, marketing, and public relations. The Foundation annually provides ten scholarships of up to $2,000 each. Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in public relations, marketing, or advertising. There are also scholarships for graduate students. Deadline: Applications must be received by February 26, 2010
Able Flight offers scholarships to support people with disabilities studying to get a Sport Flight Certificate. Anyone with a physical disability that significantly impairs function can apply. Able Flight has awarded scholarships to people who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injury, people with a variety of congenital birth defects, and people who have lost limbs. There are three different types of scholarship: for people who have never piloted, for people who piloted before acquiring a disability, and for those who only wish to go through flight training. Our full scholarships cover flight and ground training, testing fees, study materials, lodging and travel to a flight school as required (some students can train near their homes). Scholarships do not include local transportation to and from the airport and meals while training. Recipients of full scholarships receive a complete ground school self-study package shortly after their selection. Able Flight reviews applications on a rolling basis, and typically makes selections every 3-4 months. Deadline: Ongoing. Apply at any time.
disABLEDperson, Inc.'s Spring 2010 nationally based scholarship competition for college students with disabilities awards a $1000 scholarship. To apply, students need to go to the disABLEDperson website and write a short essay. In order to qualify, the student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university. They must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen. Deadline: March 1, 2010
MUST, funded by NASA, is a joint partnership between the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs, and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers. MUST awards scholarships and internships to undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields. The MUST Project is open to all students and is particularly focused on engaging students from underserved and underrepresented groups to enter STEM fields. Each year, the MUST Project will support approximately 100 undergraduate students with a one-year competitive scholarship of up to one-half of tuition, not to exceed $10,000. Students who maintain the required minimum grade point average will be eligible for a paid internship at a NASA center. Additionally, students will benefit year-round from tutoring, lecture series and mentoring from STEM faculty and peers. Deadline: March 1, 2010
In 1975 the Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA) established a scholarship trust for the deaf and near deaf. The intent and purposes of the trust are the giving of financial aid or assistance to US Residents who are deaf and hearing impaired who may benefit from medical, mechanical or specialized treatment or special education. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need. The patient pays for hearing aid(s) and applies for grant; awarded once a year (April); eligibility based on amount of hearing loss and need and dollars available for the trust for the year; usually is a partial grant; also covers for education, interpreters, cochlear implants, assistive devices. You can download the application, or contact 3755 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108, (314) 371-0533. Deadline: March 1, 2010
The American Library Association's annual $2,500 ASCLA Century Scholarship will fund services or accommodation for a library school student or students with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship will fund services or accommodations that are either not provided by law or otherwise by the university that will enable the student or students to successfully complete the course of study for a Master's or Doctorate in Library Science and become a library or information studies professional. Deadline: Must be received by March 1, 2010
Through the Looking Glass will award students of parents with disabilities two separate scholarship awards: one for graduating high school seniors who will be attending college, and one for currently enrolled college students. The application packet will be somewhat different than in previous years, and applicants will need to apply online. Deadline: March 1, 2010
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International offers the Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program. This competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines. For 2008, 3 awards of $3000 dollars were awarded. Deadline: March 1, 2010
Spina Bifida Association Scholarships
With the assistance of donors who recognize the value of education, the SBA Scholarship Program offers two different programs for people living with Spina Bifida with awards of up to $2,000. SBA is very proud of our efforts in this area. All students living with Spina Bifida are encouraged to apply. Deadline: March 3, 2010
American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind will present more than two dozen scholarships and awards to outstanding blind students. All legally blind, full-time students admitted to academic and vocational training programs at the post-secondary level are encouraged to apply for one of these scholarships. Part-time students who are working full-time are also invited to apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship. A cumulative grade point average of 3.3 is generally required, but extenuating circumstances may be considered for certain scholarships. Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes. Applications may be completed on line, but supporting documentation must be submitted in hard copy print. Deadline: March 14, 2010
Each year, the LINC TELACU Education Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to students in California, Illinois, Texas and New York. To be eligible, you need to be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be a resident of one of the four states listed above. The scholarships range in value from $500-$5000. Deadline: March 14, 2009
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Deadline: March 15, 2010
UCB is proud to announce the national rollout of the Family RA Scholarship Program and will offer 30 one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 each in 2009 each to students living beyond the boundaries of rheumatoid arthritis. This opportunity extends to participants diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their immediate family members (parent, spouse, child, or sibling) who are seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree, or are enrolled in a trade school educational program. Deadline: March 19, 2010
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) is to provide an opportunity for young adults with CF to further their education at a college or vocational school. This possibility is often out of reach for families with CF children because of the high cost of medical care from the time these students were babies. However we at CFSF believe in the future of these young adults, their ability to achieve personal and educational goals, and their importance in making a long-term contribution to society on all levels. Scholarships are awarded based on educational achievement, leadership, and financial need as submitted by the student in the scholarship application form. In the first four years of the program scholarships were awarded to 250 young people from 40 states across the country. Most of the awards given were for a sum of $1,000. Deadline: March 21, 2010
The FCPA Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Florida high school senior who meets the qualifications set forth by the Scholarship Committee of the Florida Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (FCPA). The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000. Any Florida high school senior with a cleft lip or palate or craniofacial anomaly who is nominated and sponsored by a member of the Association and who has been admitted to an undergraduate college or university can apply. Deadline: March 28, 2009
This $1000 scholarship is for students who have been accepted into a graduate level program in speech language pathology and/or audiology at a college or university in the United States, accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation. It covers tuition, books and supplies. The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during the awarded academic school year. Support from Sertoma provides the funding for the scholarships. Deadline: March 30, 2010
Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 up to $12,000 to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be legally blind in both eyes, be residing in the United States, be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States' institution, and participate in the NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Deadline: March 31, 2010
Each year, the Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind awards a scholarship to recognize achievement by, and to offer support of, a blind individual interested in pursuing an education in, or pertaining to, the performing arts. All applicants for this scholarship: (1) must be legally blind; (2) must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a Performing Arts degree program, or are pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree in a field related to the performing arts, at an accredited institution, in the United States, in the upcoming academic year; and, (3) if chosen, applicants must participate in the entire NFB national convention, with particular emphasis on all Performing Arts Division activities. Deadline: March 31, 2010
In keeping with the goals of P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this grant represents the artist’s dedication to the field of special education. Students with a learning disability often graduate from high school with no recognition of their hard work and perseverence toward achieving their academic, technical, or artistic goals. When a student does attain and surpass expectations, there is often no extrinsic reward or incentive. The Harbison Scholarship is intended to help fill that void. This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to one high school senior with a certified language-related learning difference who is pursuing post-secondary education. It is renewable for up to three additional, consecutive years. Deadline: March 31, 2010
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is honored to award scholarships to undergraduate students living with primary immunodeficiency diseases. The Eric Marder Scholarship Program is open to patients with a primary immunodeficiency as classified by the World Health Organization and is intended for undergraduate students attending or entering college or a technical training school. If you have questions, call IDF at 800.296.4433 or email dgill@primaryimmune.org. Deadline: March 31, 2010
The ASA offers various awards and scholarships. Among them is the CVS/All Kids Can Scholars Program, providing a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a qualified individual with autism to be applied toward the completion of an accredited, postsecondary educational or vocational program of study (e.g., college, trade school, etc.). Eligibility: See ASA’s Award and Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines for details on nominator and nominee eligibility and the awards selection process. Deadline: March 31, 2010
The Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program consists of two $2,000 awards for academic and leadership excellence; a $1,500.00 award available to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field; and a $750.00 scholarship to be awarded to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a college or university as a part-time student. The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in academic, professional or technical training beyond the high school level. The $500.00 award will be given for either academic excellence or to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study, which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field. Deadline: March 31, 2009
The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa will award three scholarships to high school seniors planning to obtain post-secondary education (college or vocational). Each award will be for the amount of $1,000. Deadline: March 31, 2009
Incight is providing scholarships for disabled students. The only two requirements for application is that the applicant have a documented disability (of any type, be it physical, learning, cognitive, etc.) and that s/he be a full time student at any college, university, trade school, etc. To apply, go to www.insight.org. Deadline: April 1, 2010
The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to offer the Disabled War Veterans Scholarships. These $2,500 scholarships, co-sponsored by Microsoft employees and the AFCEA Educational Foundation, are offered twice annually to active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations. Deadlines: April 1, 2010 and November 15, 2010
This $5,000 scholarship is available to students who have a physical or sensory disability. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada who are attending an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in travel and tourism. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Deadline: April 1, 2009
Hydrocephalus Association Scholarships
The Hydrocephalus Association is pleased to offer eleven scholarships to young adults with hydrocephalus in 2009. The scholarships are $500 each, and will be awarded in June. If you would like to apply for our scholarships, please call our office: (415) 732-7040; toll free (888) 598-3789. Deadline: April 1, 2010
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity. Recipients will receive up to $8,000. Deadline: April 1, 2010
The Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation awards two $2000 scholarships to students with hemophilia or another bleeding disorder that have been accepted into an accredited university, college, or vocational technical school. Scholarship must be used for tuition, books, housings, or other school associated costs. Deadline: April 3, 2009
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships offers several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. These scholarships are open to current high school seniors, college undergraduates and first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalists. Each scholarship has different requirements for eligibility. Please carefully review each to determine which ones you qualify for. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJ scholarship. Deadline: April 6, 2009
The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states. Deadline: April 7, 2009
The purpose of these scholarships are to provide support to individuals, under the age of 25, that are or have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. The foundation awards ten $3000 awards each year that can be used for college, university or vocational-technical school tuition fees. Deadline: April 12, 2010
The Independence Foundation Scholarship was created to individuals with physical disabilities pay for the ever growing expense of college. The Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to Three (3) individuals with a noteworthy physical disability. Download the application form from our website. Deadline: April 15, 2009
The Association of Blind Citizens (ABC) will offer ten thousand dollars in college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. The Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be valued at $2000 and eight $1000 scholarships will be available. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, living expenses or related expenses resulting from blindness. Go to http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm to download the application form. Deadline: must be received by April 15, 2009
CHCI offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships of $1,000; $2,500 and $5,000. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Deadline: April 16, 2010
The Elizabeth Nash Foundation (ENF) awards scholarships to assists persons with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 are awarded annually. Since the program's inception in 2005, twenty-three individuals have received grants. The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship program is open to individuals with CF who are in-going or current undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited US-based college or university. Given limited resources, the program is currently only open to US citizens. Funds to support Associate Degrees are not currently available. Deadline: April 17, 2009
The New York section of the National Council of Jewish Women awards the Jackson-Stricks Scholarships, which are available to students with physical challenges who are attending college in an undergraduate or graduate program in the New York Metropolitan Area. The scholarships, which range in value up to $3,000, are available to students with disabilities of all faiths. Deadline: April 17, 2009
Albert Newman Fellowship for Visually Impaired Students at the University of California at Berkeley
The Albert Newman Fellowship is awarded to substantially visually impaired graduate students. The requirements for this fellowship are the following:
1. Applicants must be substantially visually impaired (documented by the Disabled Students Program located at 260 César Chávez Student Center, Voice [510] 642-0518, TTY [510] 642-6376, FAX [510] 643-9686).
2. Award will be based on scholastic achievement.
3. Applicants must be registered for Fall when they receive the award.
Applications available at: http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/financial/pdf/newman.pdf
Please submit completed application and supporting documents to: Graduate Services: Fellowships, 318 Sproul Hall #5900, Berkeley, CA 94720-5900 Deadline: April 17, 2009
Alexander Graham Bell Financial Aid / Scholarships
Alexander Graham Bell (AG Bell) coordinates one of the largest financial aid programs in providing financial assistance or support to families all over the world who are dedicated to an oral approach to pediatric hearing loss. Money is available to help families and students subsidize the pursuit of mainstreamed spoken language education. Financial aid is available for: parent-infant/preschool services, arts and sciences, school age and college and graduate scholarships. College scholarships range in value from $1,000 up to $10,000. Deadline: April 20, 2009
As part of our service to people with dwarfism and the community at large, LPA offers educational scholarships to prospective and current students attending college or vocational school in the United States. Awards can range from $250 to $1000 (sometimes more). A scholarship committee, headed by LPA's Vice President of Programs, will selectively review all scholarship application packets. Scholarships are given in order of preference to:
- members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism
- immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA
- people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA
- disabled students in general
- non-disabled students who can demonstrate a need for financial educational assistance
See our website (lpaonline.org) for more information and to download the scholarship application. Deadline: April 22, 2010
This program provides financial support to people living with epilepsy and to the family members/caregivers who contribute to their success. The program awards 30 scholarships of $5,000 dollars each to people living with epilepsy and their family members, based on academic and personal achievement. Deadline: April 23, 2010
The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) is proud to offer ten educational scholarships of $1,500 each to members of the bleeding disorders community. Applications can be downloaded from our website. Previous scholarship recipients are encouraged to reapply. To qualify, an applicant must have Hemophilia or von Willebrand (VWD) and must be seeking a post-secondary education from a college, university, or trade school. The applicant must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to improving quality of life by pursuing his/her goals with determination. Deadline: April 30, 2010
Factor Support Network is pleased to offer two scholarship programs this year. The Mike Hylton & Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarship provides five $1000 scholarships for men with Hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease and their immediate family members. The Millie Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship provides two $1000 scholarships for women with Hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease. Deadline: April 30, 2010
If you’re an outstanding high school senior, disciplined, determined, and successful in managing your asthma, and are pursuing a higher education, you may be an ideal candidate for a “Will to Win” Scholarship. Sponsored by Schering-Plough, this program encourages young people with asthma to lead active, healthy lives and pursue their dreams. Every “Will to Win” recipient is an outstanding example of the accomplishments made by people with asthma. So, whether you excel in the classroom or the community, in the arts or on the field or court, apply for a “Will to Win” Scholarship now. Ten $5,000 scholarships are available. Deadline: Must be received by April 30, 2009
The AFB offers 7 different scholarships for legally blind students entering or attending a college or university. The scholarships range in value from $500 to $2500. They can all be applied for using a single simple application form online at their website. Deadline: April 30, 2009
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is currently preparing for the fall 2010 Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. OAR will present awards of $3,000 each across three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient. Deadline: April 30, 2010
In the United States, Solvay Pharmaceuticals has been helping people with cystic fibrosis (CF) manage their health for more than 20 years. Our SolvayCARES program expands this tradition, offering comprehensive support to CF families through nutritional, educational, and financial resources. Postulants must be diagnosed with CF by a physician and be enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from an accredited institution (eg, college, university, trade, or vocational school) for an educational program during the 2008-2009 academic year (winners will be required to provide proof of enrollment) From all eligible applications received, 40 winners will be chosen to receive a 1-year $2500 scholarship for use during the 2008-2009 academic year and one person will receive a $17,000 scholarship! Deadline: May 1, 2009
$1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies. The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during the awarded academic school year. Student must have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40dB or greater in both ears. Deadline: May 1, 2010
Education is a value that Hemophilia Health Services strives to cultivate. HHS was founded on the principles that “Information is empowering and choices are life-giving.” Education helps us weigh our options and make informed decisions, inspires us to be creative, and moves us to improve the world in which we live. Since 1995, the HHS Memorial Scholarship Program has been awarding scholarships to persons with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders so they can continue their higher education. HHS annually awards multiple scholarships starting at $1,500 for a full academic year. Deadline: May 1, 2009
The Epilepsy Scholarship Award is a 1-year, $3000 scholarship honoring 25 outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy, been successful in school, done well in activities outside the classroom or in the community, and shown a desire to make the most out of college or graduate school. You may apply for this award if you are under a doctor’s care for epilepsy and in school as a high school senior who has applied to college, as a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college, or as a college senior who has applied to graduate school. Deadline: May 1, 2009
The Millie Brother Scholarship is for children of deaf adults. This year, 2 scholarships for $3000 each will be offered. These are one-time scholarships but you may apply for as many years as you are in school. Applicants must be the hearing son or daughter of Deaf parents. Deadline: May 1, 2009
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is committed to helping young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. The Ullman fund awards a number of scholarships, each for the value of $2500. For more information see the website. Deadline: must be received by May 3, 2010
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers several scholarships ranging in value from $1000-$3500. These scholarships are for undergraduate students at two year or four year institutions in various fields of study. See their website for more information. Deadline: May 22, 2009
The Adelante Fund offers scholarships ranging from $1000 to $3000 to college juniors and seniors at various institutions throughout the United States who are pursuing degrees in fields related to business, finance, and economics. Deadline: May 29, 2009
Unmet Need Scholarship
The Unmet Need Scholarship is open to families with a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less for the 2006 calendar year. This program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial needs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800. Download the application at www.salliemaefund.org. Deadline: May 31, 2009
Virginia Smiles will award a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft and is registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The student must submit a completed application form and submit a 500 word essay. Deadline: May 31, 2010
Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will receive a scholarship for the 2010–2011 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses-paid retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA, in 2011. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background, leadership and passion for computer science - $10,000USD for those studying in the US and $5,000CAD for those studying in Canada (based on average tuition costs). Deadlines: December 15, 2009 and June 1, 2009
ELA Scholarship
The ELA Scholarship program provides financial assistance from $500-$2000 for women with physical disabilities who are in graduate school allowing them to pursue their degree, and develop their leadership role within the disability community. The scholarship awards are based on merit. Each applicant will be required to submit an application that includes the following: an application form, college transcript, two letters of academic recommendation, a disability verification form, and an essay. For further information, please contact Deborah Lewis at deborah@ela.org or call 626-398-8840. Deadline: June 1, 2010
ExceptionalNurse.com awards scholarships of $250.00-$500.00 to qualified students with disabilities to continue their education in a nursing education program. Preference is given to undergraduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a serious commitment to the academic study of nursing and career excellence. This scholarship is not renewable and will only be awarded once. Deadline: Must be received by June 1, 2010
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) was created to provide some financial reprieve for Paralyzed Veterans members and their families so that they may achieve their goals in the academic arena. Applicants must be either Paralyzed Veterans members, the spouse of a Paralyzed Veterans member, or an unmarried child under 24 years of age who is dependent on the member for principal support. Applicants must also be citizens of the United States, accepted or enrolled as a full-time or part-time students in a degree program at an accredited US college or university, and able to demonstrate academic achievement. PVA will award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to full-time students and $500 to part-time students. Deadline: June 1, 2009
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites full-time graduate students in communication sciences and disorders to submit applications in competition for 1 of 10 scholarship awards, including awards specifically for minority and disabled students. Scholarships are open to master’s and doctoral students. Either research or clinical doctorates are applicable. The awards range in value from $2000 to $4000. Deadline: June 12, 2009
The California Council of the Blind gives a number of awards to the most deserving blind student applicants residing in California who will enter or continue studies at an accredited college or university in either undergraduate or graduate status. These awards may be granted in two parts (1/2 each semester) upon receipt of proof of registration for each semester. You must be a legal California resident, who is legally blind, to apply. Awards will be granted on the basis of academic scholarship and other factors including financial need. Deadline: June 15, 2009
Georgia Council of the Blind Scholarship
Each year, the Georgia Council of the Blind presents one or more scholarships of up to one thousand dollars to students who are legally blind, or to sighted students who are financially dependent on legally blind parent(s). Applicants must be accepted in one of the following levels of post-secondary education: (a) Vocational/technical school; (b) Junior or four-year College; (c) Master's or Doctoral program at an accredited University. Applicants must be legal residents of the state of Georgia. Deadline: June 15, 2009
This award is a scholarship in the amount of $500 per year up to a maximum of 4 years for studentes diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome. The scholarship application will be available to graduating students of any American high school who plan to apply for admission to any accredited public or private community, junior, or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need. Deadline: June 15, 2010
National Hemophilia Foundation’s Kevin Child Scholarship
Each year the Kevin Child Scholarship is awarded to a qualified individual in memory of Kevin Child. As a child born with hemophilia, Kevin's lived a life with a challenge from the beginning. He died in 1989 of AIDS just a few days from when he should have graduated from college. Since living with a bleeding disorder provides challenges of its own, an opportunity to obtain a higher education should never be an obstacle for anyone with a bleeding disorder. In honor of Kevin's legacy, the Child family hopes this scholarship will provide some assistance in acquiring a higher education. Go to the National Hemophilia Foundation website for more information. Deadline: June 26, 2009
This fund has several scholarships for Latino students in California ranging in value from $500 to $2,500. The Health Career Scholarship awards students pursuing health related degrees and careers. The Two Nineteen Scholarship is specifically for AB540 students attending a Community College in California. The Father Rutilio Grande Scholarship is specifically tailor for student in the fields of Theology, Philosophy, Religious studies and/or an emphasis in Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies or Social Justice. The scholarships are open to all qualifying students regardless of immigration status. Deadline: June 30, 2009
Mays Mission offers scholarships to deserving individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. Our current program supports 7 college students. To qualify for a Mission scholarship one must be able to document a significant disability, score of 18 or better on the A.C.T or 870 on S.A.T., be enrolled in a four-year study program (under-graduate only) working toward a baccalaureate degree and provide proof of enrollment. Upon acceptance to our program, recipients agree to provide proof of full-time enrollment each semester, submit grades, maintain a GPA of 2.3 and write an "update letter" providing the Mission with information pertaining to grades, struggles, triumphs, campus life and a general "how are you doing" letter. Recipients get $500 dollars each year for their 4 years of college. Deadline: June 30, 2010
This scholarship was created to support and encourage education for students with bleeding disorders. It awards scholarships in the amount of $2,500 per student in post-secondary schools per year of qualifying study. Up to three postsecondary awards will be granted each year. In addition, one award of $1,500 will be given to a student attending a private school in Grades 7 through 12. Deadline: July 1, 2010
The L.I.F.E. Scholarship will be awarded to one or more students in the month of August and/or January every year. Award recipients will receive a minimum award of $500.00 made payable to the educational institution at which they are enrolled for tuition, fees, and other educational-related expenses. Each applicant must be diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and be working towards a degree with a minimum of six credits per semester at an accredited United States college or university. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be involved in at least one extracurricular activity (e.g., performance group, athletics, clubs/organizations, community service, employment, etc.). Deadlines: July 1, 2010
As the country's largest internet retailer of mobility equipment, we are excited about the development of the SpinLife Innovation in Motion Scholarship program designed to aid college students in their academic endeavors. The annual program will provide up to two $500 scholarships and is open to students who are manual or power wheelchair users enrolled at an accredited 4-year institution. Deadline: July 31, 2009
AmeriGlide is the leading supplier and distributor of home mobility products including wheelchair lifts and stair lifts. The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program we offer to full time college students who use wheelchairs. Our goal is to help provide financial assistance for books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students. This $500 scholarship is available twice a year for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Deadline: July 31, 2009 and December 31, 2009
The Graeme Clark Scholarship is an award open to Nucleus® cochlear implant recipients around the world. Awarded by Cochlear, this Scholarship has been set up to help individuals further themselves by undertaking university studies. The Scholarship consists of financial assistance toward a minimum three-year undergraduate degree at an accredited university and is paid in annual installments on the completion of each year of study. It is available to those currently completing their final year of high school, to mature aged students who have been accepted into a university course and to current university students. Deadline: August 1, 2009
The Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships are awarded annually to one male and one female member of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) who is legally blind and enrolling/enrolled at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have participated in USABA sports programs. Consideration will be given to students with good academic records, involvement in civic/extracurricular activities, academic goals/objectives and USABA involvement at various levels. Applicants must be United States citizens. Scholarship amount awarded is $500. For more information, see the USABA website or email: mlucas@usaba.org. Deadline: August 15, 2010
The National Amputation Foundation is proud to offer six (6) $500.00 scholarships to college students with a major limb amputation, who will be attending an accredited university as a full time student. A major limb amputation is described as loss of limb beginning at or above the wrist or ankle. Deadline: August 31, 2010
One of the goals of our Association is to provide educational assistance to an amputee member or his or her dependent(s). The primary purpose of this grant is to assist an amputee member or their dependent in the payment of tuition and fees while pursuing an undergraduate or two year vocational/technical degree at an accredited college, vocational/technical school or institution. The amount of the grant for a four-year Bachelors' degree will be $2,000.00/year (maximum). If an individual is selected, the grant will be issued each year for a maximum of four (4) years or until graduation, whichever occurs first. For a two-year non-Bachelors' degree or technical/associates degree, the award will be for a maximum of $1,000/year or $500/semester. Deadline: September 1, 2010
The Jewish Guild for the Blind has created an annual scholarship program for college bound high school students who are legally blind. Applications will be accepted from students at the end of their junior year, with recipients selected and scholarships awarded the following academic year. The GuildScholar Program will award 12 to 15 scholarships of up to $15,000 each. The scholarship is open to people of all religious backgrounds. Deadline: Application must be received by September 15, 2009
The California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) offers nine different scholarships ranging from $1000-$1500 for students with disabilities. These scholarships are for college and community college students attending a public or private California college or university. If you have any questions, contact Beth Jaworski at (909) 537-5238 or bjaworsk@csusb.edu. Deadline: September 19, 2009
Seven $1,500 scholarships for full time students in college and vocational school programs as well as two $1,000 scholarships for part-time students enrolled in college and vocational school program are available in Wisconsin. Applicants must be high school graduates or returning students, carrying a full load of classes, and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Part-time students must verify their courses and schedules. All applicants must include verification of vision impairment in a signed form from their eye care professional. Deadline: October 1, 2009
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Law School Scholarship Program awards scholarships up to $7,000 each year to deserving individuals entering their first, second or third years of law school. Students must be enrolled in law school full-time in the upcoming school year to qualify. The scholarships are awarded to students based upon three primary factors: demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community through the legal profession; academic and professional achievement; and financial need. Deadline: All application materials must be received by October 2, 2009
The Gilman International Scholarship Program awards up to $5,000 to students studying abroad during the spring and summer. A limited number of summer awards will be available to students majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field who meet the program's standard eligibility criteria listed below.
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
- United States citizen
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
- Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year
- Receiving academic credit
- Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba
For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website at http://www.iie.org/gilman, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25 or email gilman@iie.org. Deadline: October 6, 2009
disABLEdperson Inc. National College Scholarship Competition for disabled students
disABLEDperson Inc. in partnership with Search Direct Media will be holding their annual nationally based scholarship competition for disABLED college students. It is an essay competition with a $750 dollar award. For more information, see http://www.disabledperson.com/scholarship. Deadline: October 14, 2009
The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind will give a grant of up to $2,500 to a Bay Area blind or visually-impaired person who can best demonstrate the need to improve his or her educational or employment opportunities. This award is for a legally-blind student in grades 6-12, college, graduate school, or a certificate program who lives in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, or San Mateo counties. To request an application and instruction form or for further details, contact Charlie Dorris: 415-775-0487 tyreedorris@aol.com or Ellie Lee: 415-378-6079 elliesf@hotmail.com. Deadline: October 31, 2009
Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. You must be a senior in college or a holder of a bachelor’s degree or at present enrolled in a graduate program. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are not, however, eligible for this competition. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the US graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year). Deadline: November 1, 2009
Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills. Once selected, recipients will be given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. They will be required to work at an Agency facility during summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer and provide a housing allowance. Deadline: November 1, 2009
In 2009, AAHD created the AAHD Scholarship Program, which will support students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue undergraduate/graduate studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include disability policy and disability research. Royalties from the DHJ will fund the first year of the AAHD Scholarship Fund. As 2009 is the first year of the scholarship program, funds are limited and we anticipate that scholarships will be competitive. Scholarships will be limited to under $1,000. Deadline: November 15, 2009
This $1,000 scholarship is presented at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute national conference held annually in Chicago. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a four-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Deadline: November 30, 2009
A goal of the Foundation for Science and Disability is to increase opportunities in science for disabled students. To promote this goal, the foundation has established a Science Student Grant Fund, available to fourth year undergraduate (who have been accepted to graduate or professional school) and graduate students who have a disability. The students must be United States citizens. Awards of $1000 each will be made to college or university students for some special purpose in connection with a science project or thesis in any field of Mathematics, Science, Medicine, Engineering, or Computer Science. An award could be given for assistive device or instrument, or as financial support to work with a professor on an individual research project or for some other special research need. Deadline: December 1, 2009
1800Wheelchair.com Scholarship
1800Wheelchair.com is proud to announce our annual scholarship award. Established in 2006, the scholarship fund will award one $500 scholarship to an undergraduate student. The scholarship is open to students of any major or concentration. The winner's name, essay and photo will be posted on 1800wheelchair.com. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students with mobility disabilities. To read more about the requirements and to see the essay question, visit our website. Deadline: December 15, 2009
The National Center for Learning Disabilities annual awards the Anne Ford Scholarship of $10,000 to an outstanding high school senior with a learning disability who is committed to completing a college degree. Deadline: December 31, 2009
This $10,000 award was created to recognize student filmmakers who: shed light on people with disabilities, the nation's largest minority group; help emerging artists within this community gain recognition; and increase visibility for artists with disabilities This award will be given to a student writer, student producer or student director who is disabled, to a student producer whose piece focuses on people with disabilities, or to a student piece that features a person with a disability as one of the main characters. Deadline: January 13, 2010
For every sack recorded during NFL Monday Night Football games, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will donate $1000 to the Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program. Through the BEF/SolvayCARES partnership, "Sacks for CF" funds will be awarded to 30 college students, based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy. Deadline: January 15, 2010
The MS Society is offering scholarships to provide between $1000 and $3000 to help with the expenses of: high school seniors with MS, high school seniors who have a parent or guardian with MS, and adults with MS who have never enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Decisions will be based on financial need, academic record and a personal essay discussing the impact of MS on the applicant’s life. Last year, 332 scholarships were awarded for a total of $700,440. Deadline: January 15, 2010
The American Architectural Foundation offers the Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarships in order to encourage diversity and equity in the architectural profession. These scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture at a NAAB-accredited program. The scholarship program was established in 1970 by a grant from the Ford Foundation to aid students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to enter a professional degree program. Twenty awards are made per year and may be renewed for two additional years, ideally maintaining 60 students in the program in any given year. Scholarship amounts range between $500 and $2,500 and are determined by evaluation of financial need information provided by the student and the school. Deadline: January 15, 2010
Schizophrenia Reintegration Scholarship
The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is limited to persons with schizophrenia and related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. It is designed to offer financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree. For more information, see the website or call (800) 809-8202. Deadline: January 25, 2010
Established in 1980 by Lighthouse International's Women's Committee, the Scholarship & Career Awards (SCA) is a $5,000 award that recognizes outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss by awarding them with scholarships for college and graduate studies. The program also honors extraordinary corporate citizens committed to breaking down barriers in the workplace for people with vision loss. Deadline: January 31, 2010
The Discover Scholarship Program
awards up to 10 scholarships of $40,000 each. Awards are based on outstanding accomplishments in all facets of a junior's life, not on financial need or test scores. Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree. Deadline: January 31, 2010
The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards are presented to RFB&D members who are high school seniors with learning disabilities, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others. Offered since 1991, the awards are given to six students who are chosen by a selection committee. RFB&D presents the three top winners $6,000 each and three special honors Winners $2,000 each. Deadline: February 1, 2010
The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented to RFB&D members who are college seniors and blind or visually impaired, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others. Offered since 1959, the awards are given to a total of nine students who are chosen by a selection committee. RFB&D gives three top winners $6,000 each; three special honors winners $3,000 each; and three honors winners $1,000 each. Deadline: February 1, 2010
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors living or going to school in Washtenaw, Livingston and Monroe Counties for its John Weir Scholarship. The scholarship is open to seniors with all types of disabilities, including learning, cognitive, developmental, physical, visual, and hearing disabilities, as well as autism/Asperger’s, mental health and chronic health conditions, such as cancer. The scholarship is for those going to a two- or four-year college or a trade school after high school. The winner gets a $500 scholarship (with the possibility of an addition $500 for the following three years of college) and becomes the CIL’s youth spokesperson. Runners-up receive smaller one-time scholarships. To get an application, email Jen Chapin-Smith at jchapin@aacil.org. Deadline: February 1, 2010
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