Opportunity of the Week

Bipolar Lives Scholarship

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:27:45 GMT

This $1,000 scholarship is for post-secondary students who are 21 years old or older. Applicants must write a short essay about an issue related to bipolar disorder. Deadline: June 15, 2012

Scholarship for Students with Hearing Loss

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:53:45 GMT

The Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation offers scholarships to students with significant bilateral hearing loss. Deadline: May 26, 2012

EMPOWER Scholarships

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:09:30 GMT

EMPOWER encourages and supports ethnically diverse students pursuing a career in the medical or rehabilitation field. Deadline: May 15, 2012

College Scholarships from the Diabetes Scholars Foundation

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:13:26 GMT

The Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program awards up to $5,000 to incoming freshmen with diabetes seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school. Deadline: May 15, 2012

American Federation for the Blind (AFB) scholarships

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:10:04 GMT

The AFB offers scholarships for blind college students worth up to $2500. Deadline: April 30, 2012

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Internship Program

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:24:29 GMT

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks in the fall. Deadline: April 27, 2012

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:14:41 GMT

This program awards 30 scholarships of $5,000 dollars each to people living with epilepsy and their family members. Deadline: April 20, 2012

Millie Brother Scholarship

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:35:19 GMT

This scholarship awards $3000 to two children of deaf adults who are in postsecondary education. Deadline: April 6, 2012

Ulman Cancer Fund

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:52:57 GMT

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults provides $2500 scholarships to young adults who have been affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Deadline: March 30, 2012

Summer Study Abroad Program in Spain

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:02:15 GMT

Twelve New Yorkers with disabilities ages 18 - 24 will be exploring Spain and participating in an exciting cross-cultural and cross-disability exchange program! Deadline: March 15, 2012

Novotni Scholarship for Students with AD/HD

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:42:06 GMT

The Novotni College Scholarship Fund provides 3 levels of scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for students who have been diagnosed with AD/HD by a licensed physician or mental health professional. Deadline: March 15, 2012

February and March offer many opportunities

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:28:18 GMT

Make sure to check out our scholarship list and internship list during February and March. There are dozens of scholarships and internships with application deadlines during the next couple of months.

ChairScholars Foundation Scholarships

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:50:20 GMT

This scholarship provides deserving high school seniors and college freshmen who use wheelchairs up to $20,000 for tuition at any college or university of their choice. Deadline: February 15, 2012

Google Lime Scholarship for Computer Science Students with Disabilities

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:06:38 GMT

This $10,000 scholarship is for college juniors and seniors and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related field. Deadline: February 5, 2012

Schizophrenia Reintegration Scholarship

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:39:53 GMT

This scholarship offers financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree. Deadline: January 31, 2012

Sacks for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:17:27 GMT

"Sacks for CF" awards scholarship funds raised through NFL football games to 30 college students, based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy. Deadline: January 13, 2012

The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship for Student Filmmakers

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:35:48 GMT

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. Deadline: January 11, 2012

Christine H. Eide Scholarships for Blind Students

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:18:50 GMT

This $500 scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students entering or attending an accredited college or university. Deadline: Spring - January 2, 2012

Scholarship for Graduating Seniors with Learning Disabilities

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:37:48 GMT

Each year, the National Center for Learning Disabilities awards the $10,000 Anne Ford Scholarship to an outstanding high school senior with a learning disability who is committed to completing a college degree. Deadline: December 31, 2011

Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:09:52 GMT

This $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students of Hispanic ancestry is presented at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute national conference held annually in Chicago. Deadline: December 31, 2011

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:00:37 GMT

This fellowship is for undergraduate and graduate students of color. The fellow serves as an intern at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC and is introduced to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: December 16, 2011

MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:50:14 GMT

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.Deadline: December 16, 2011

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:19:42 GMT

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships enable scientists and engineers to apply their knowledge to help improve policymaking and implementation while learning first-hand how federal policies are developed and deployed. Year-long fellowship assignments start in September and are available in the U.S. Congress and nearly 20 executive branch agencies. Stipends range from $75,000 to $96,000 plus benefits.Deadline: December 5, 2011

Disabled War Veterans Scholarships

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:49:15 GMT

These $2,500 scholarships are offered 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. Deadline: November 15, 2011

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Internship Program

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:37:29 GMT

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks. Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this leadership training program. Deadline: November 4, 2011

Paul G. Hearne Leadership Awards

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:27:57 GMT

Every year, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) recognizes outstanding individuals personifying leadership, advocacy, and dedication to and for the disability community at large. Three individuals, who are emerging as leaders in the cross-disability civil rights movement, will each receive $10,000 to help them continue their progress as leaders and further connect their work with the national grassroots of AAPD. Deadline: must be received by November 1, 2011.

Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:31:29 GMT

These fellowships helpable and accomplished New Americans achieve leadership in their chosen fields. You must be a senior in college, have a bachelor’s degree, or be a graduate student. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 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, 2011

disABLEdperson Inc. Scholarship Competition

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:31:28 GMT

disABLEDperson Inc. will be holding their annual nationally based scholarship competition for disABLED college students. It is an essay competition with a $1000 award. Deadline: October 15, 2011

Smithsonian Institution Minority Internships

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:34:12 GMT

These fellowships are for minority undergraduate and graduate students who want to get a start in in supervised ongoing research or museum-related activities for periods of ten weeks. They include a $500 weekly stipend. Deadline: October 1, 2011

California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability Student Scholarships

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:53:43 GMT

The California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) offers nine different scholarships ranging from $1000-$1500 for students with disabilities. Deadline: September 29, 2011

National Disability Institute Video Contest

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:48:21 GMT

You could win $1000 in the "My American Dream" video contest. The premise is simple: create a video that tells us your American Dream and how you are working toward that dream. Deadline: September 18, 2011

Our Coming Together: Disabled People of Color and Allies Retreat

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:14:06 GMT

This retreat in Michigan will provide an opportunity for disabled people of color and their allies (also all people of color) to come together and discuss topics of interest and concern to disabled people of color and those committed to their success. Dates: September 9-11, 2011

The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:55:22 GMT

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. Deadline: Spring - September 11, 2011

Scholarship Program for Amputee College Students

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:40:50 GMT

The National Amputation Foundation offers six $500.00 scholarships to college students with a major limb amputation. Deadline: August 31, 2011

Respond to the CA Department of Rehabilitation's Survey!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:50:09 GMT

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is conducting a survey to improve its services for Latinos with disabilities. Respond to it by Friday, August 5th!

Scholarships for Flight School

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:37:46 GMT

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.

Disability Law Internships

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:03:54 GMT

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) and the American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law have internship and fellowship opportunities available related to disability civil rights issues. Deadline: August 15, 2011

Charles A. Olayinka Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:26:48 GMT

The goal of the $1000 Peace Charlie Essay contest is to raise public awareness of how negative stereotypes affect people with bipolar disorder. Deadline: July 31, 2011

The Edna Award for Young Women Working for Justice

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:21:13 GMT

The Berger-Marks Foundation announces this award of $10,000 to a young woman who has made an extraordinary contribution to social justice early in her career. Nominees must be 35 years or younger on December 31st. Deadline: July 15, 2011

Student Internships at the Department of State

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:20:36 GMT

An internship at the U.S. Department of State can give you an inside look into Foreign Service, the positions and the responsibilities that are possible. Deadline: July 1, 2011

1800Wheelchair.com Scholarship

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:19:26 GMT

1800Wheelchair.com offers a $500 undergraduate scholarship. Deadline: June 30, 2011

Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:49:55 GMT

This $1000 scholarship is for members of the PVA and their family members. Deadline: June 17, 2011

HACU Scholarship Program

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:38:53 GMT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers several scholarships ranging in value from $1000-$3500. Deadline: June 10, 2011

Washington Center's Public Service Internship Program for Students with Disabilities

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:55:37 GMT

Students will be exposed to community, national and international leaders through their internship, workshops, seminars, lectures, embassy visits and networking events. The program is fully inclusive, including accessible housing. Deadline: June 10, 2011

National Hemophilia Foundation’s Kevin Child Scholarship

Mon, 16 May 2011 16:30:01 GMT

The Kevin Child Scholarship supports students with bleeding disorders. Deadline: June 1, 2011

SolvayCARES Scholarship Award

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:26:34 GMT

This program awards scholarships to students with Cystic Fibrosis that range from $2,500 to $18,000. Deadline: May 27, 2011

Young Described Film Critic Contest (YDFC)

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:18:21 GMT

Enter this contest by reviewing a film with audio descriptions. You have to be 18 or younger. Deadline: June 10, 2011

Physical Activity and Disability Video Contest

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:41:46 GMT

The intention of this video contest is to illustrate to society that people with disabilities do live healthy active lifestyles as well as share various ways to get physical activity for individuals with disabilities and activity limitations. The top prize is $1,250. Deadline: May 13, 2011

Explore Your Future for High School Students with Hearing Loss

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:14:17 GMT

Explore Your Future (EYF) is a six-day career exploration program at Rochester Institute of Technology in Upstate New York for college-bound high school students with hearing loss. Deadline: April 30, 2011

Schwallie Family Scholarship

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:57:40 GMT

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) offers $3,000 scholarships to qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education. Deadline: April 29, 2011

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:24:33 GMT

This program is for middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his or her play performed. Deadline: April 15, 2011

Orion Fund Grants

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:19:11 GMT

The Orion Fund provides up to $2000 to college students dealing with a major illness or injury. Deadline: April 15, 2011

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:09:39 GMT

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:03:35 GMT

The NFB gives a broad array of scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 up to $12,000 to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Deadline: March 31, 2011

Smithsonian Internship Program for People with Disabilities

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:53:04 GMT

Access to Opportunities is the paid internship program of the Smithsonian for people with disabilities. It provides four paid internship opportunities annually to applicants who are in college or graduate school, or who have graduated within the last 6 months. Deadline: March 15th, 2011

disABLEDperson National Scholarship Competition

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:40:45 GMT

disABLEDperson, Inc.'s Spring scholarship competition for college students with disabilities awards a $1000 scholarship. Deadline: March 4, 2011

Through the Looking Glass for Students of Parents with Disabilities

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:33:21 GMT

Students with one or both parents with a disability can apply for this scholarship. There are two separate scholarship awards: one for graduating high school seniors who will be attending college, and one for currently enrolled college students. Deadline: March 1, 2011

Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in Disability Policy

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:27:33 GMT

Graduate students aspiring to a career in social policy with a focus on disability are urged to apply for this 12-week summer semester internship. The internship provides an honorarium of $3,000. Deadline: March 1, 2011

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Fellowships

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:22:12 GMT

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) offers two nine-month fellowship programs in Washington, DC: the Public Policy Fellowship Program and the Graduate and Young Professional Fellowship Program. Deadline: February 18, 2011

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:50:14 GMT

These $1,500 scholarships are for college students who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. Deadline: February 15, 2011

ChairScholars Foundation Scholarships

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:11:26 GMT

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. Deadline: February 15, 2011

NASA Internships

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:19:01 GMT

NASA is looking to increase the number of blind and disabled students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) internships. Deadline: 1 de febrero de 2011

Google Lime Scholarship for Computer Science Students with Disabilities

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:11:06 GMT

Smithsonian Institution Minority Internships

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:51:33 GMT

The Smithsonian offers summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students from minority backgrounds. These internships offer a $500 weekly stipend. Deadline: February 1, 2011

California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:51:50 GMT

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an exciting five day leadership program that provides information on everything from technology to resource agencies, and helps you create a "Personal Leadership Plan" to help you reach your future education and career goals. Deadline: January 7, 2011

AAPD Summer Internships for College Students With Disabilities

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:47:46 GMT

The American Association of People with Disabilities administers two great internships in Washington, DC. Deadline: January 7, 2011

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:23:16 GMT

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is the nation's largest minority scholarship program. Deadline: January 10, 2011

Scholarship for Graduating Seniors with Learning Disabilities

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:55:37 GMT

High school seniors with learning disabilities can apply for the Anne Ford Scholarship, which provides $10,000 for college. Deadline: December 31, 2010

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:05:36 GMT

This fellowship introduces students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks in Washington, DC. Summer internships are full-time. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: December 15, 2010

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:44:44 GMT

The AAAS has fellowships in Washington DC with stipends ranging from $75,000 to $96,000 plus benefits. Deadline: December 5, 2010

Scholarship for Wheelchair Users

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:36:27 GMT

1800wheelchair.com has a $500 scholarship for students with disabilities. Deadline: December 22, 2010

Internships at the American Bar Association

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:20:36 GMT

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law has paid, volunteer, and for-credit internships during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Deadline: December 15, 2010

Chicago Public Media Internship Program

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:50:34 GMT

Looking for an internship in public radio? Chicago Public Media offers internships in various areas, from on-air production to non-profit management. Deadline: November 19, 2010

Washington Center's Public Service Internship Program for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:23:34 GMT

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is working to help students with disabilities develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. The Washington Center compliments students' professional experience with solid academic training for credit from highly qualified instructors. Deadline: November 12, 2010

American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:01:36 GMT

The AAHD Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education, with preference to students in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability policy, and disability research. Deadline: November 15, 2010

Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:38:48 GMT

This fellowship provides graduate students with up to $20,000. To qualify, you must be a permanent resident or naturalized citizen, or a child of naturalized citizen parents. Deadline: November 1, 2010

Disability Mentoring Day

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:39:00 GMT

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) connects nationally nearly 20,000 students and jobseekers with all types of disabilities to thousands of employers each year. Learn more about a career that interests you! Date: October 15, 2010

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:35:18 GMT

This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Deadline: October 5, 2010

Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:22:50 GMT

Each year, AAPD selects up to two individuals whose work, life, and passion mirrors the life and legacy of Mr. Hearne. Award recipients will each receive $10,000 to help them continue their progress as leaders. Deadline: October 1, 2010

Guildscholar Award

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:47:05 GMT

The GuildScholar Program will award 12 to 15 scholarships of up to $15,000 each to blind students. Applicants must be entering their senior year of high school with plans to attend college. Deadline: September 15, 2010

$50 Offered for Disability Stories on International Exchange Experiences

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:01:34 GMT

If you have a disability and have done an international exchange program, you can send in your personal essays or blog about your experience to Mobility International USA. Deadline: September 1, 2010

National Amputee Golf Association Educational Scholarship Grant

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:50:17 GMT

This $2000 scholarship 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. Deadline: September 1, 2010

Scholarship Program for Amputee College Students

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:34:23 GMT

The National Amputation Foundation offers six $500 scholarships to college students with a major limb amputation. Deadline: August 31, 2010

TED Fellows Program

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:01:01 GMT

The TED Fellows program gives awards to "the next generation of innovators who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishment and outstanding potential to positively affect the world." Deadline: August 20, 2010

Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:02:09 GMT

This scholarship provides $500 for blind student-athletes. Deadline: August 15, 2010

Legal Internships

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:10:59 GMT

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law has paid, volunteer, and for-credit internships during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Undergraduate and law students are welcome to apply. Deadline: August 15, 2010

National Disability Institute Video Contest

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:31:26 GMT

Create a video about your American Dream and how you are working toward that dream, thanks in part to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The grand prize is $1,000. Deadline: August 13, 2010

Scholarships for Wheelchair Users

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:55:14 GMT

SpinLife and AmeriGlide both offer $500 scholarships for students who are wheelchair users. Deadline: July 31, 2010

Scholarship for Students with Down Syndrome

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:56:24 GMT

The Joshua O'Neill and Zeshan Tabani Enrichment Fund offers financial assistance of up to $2000 to young adults with Down syndrome who wish to continue to enrich their lives by enrolling in postsecondary programs or taking classes that will help them attain employment, independent living skills, life skills or another way. Deadline: July 16, 2010

Veterans Project Manager in Oakland, CA

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:45:47 GMT

The World Institute on Disability is looking for a project manager for its veterans disability benefits project. Deadline: July 9, 2010

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:56:09 GMT

The HACU National Internship Program recruits college students for paid summer and semester-long internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country. Deadline for Fall 2010 internships: June 18, 2010

Public Service Internship Program for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:32:16 GMT

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:15:35 GMT

The Epilepsy Scholarship Award is a 1-year, $3000 scholarship honoring outstanding students with epilepsy in college or graduate school. Deadline: June 15, 2010

Office Assistant at the World Institute on Disability

Mon, 24 May 2010 17:09:39 GMT

The Office Assistant supports the daily operations of the agency. Deadline: May 28, 2010

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:47:12 GMT

The Epilepsy Scholarship Award is a 1-year, $3000 scholarship honoring 25 outstanding students with epilepsy. Deadline: June 15, 2010

ELA Scholarship Program

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:34:31 GMT

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. Deadline: June 1, 2010

"Will to Win" Asthma Scholarship Program

Mon, 03 May 2010 16:47:52 GMT

Ten $5000 scholarships are available for students with asthma. Deadline: Must be received by May 31, 2010

SolvayCares Scholarships

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:19:15 GMT

The SolvayCares Scholarship program awards 40 scholarships of up to $18,000 to students with Cystic Fibrosis. Deadline: May 15, 2010

Schwallie Family Scholarship Program

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:37:36 GMT

The Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition supports students with autism or Asperger Syndrome with $3000 scholarships. Deadline: April 30, 2010

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Internship Program

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:01:38 GMT

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for 12 weeks during the fall. Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this leadership training program.Deadline: April 30, 2010

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Scholarships for Survivors

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:41:53 GMT

The purpose of these scholarships is to provide $3000 scholarships to individuals that are or have been diagnosed with cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. Deadline: April 12, 2010

Law internships at the ABA

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:08:54 GMT

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law has paid, volunteer, and for-credit internships during the summer. Undergraduate and law students are welcome to apply. Deadline: April 15, 2010

NFB Scholarship Program

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:52:43 GMT

The National Federation of the Blind awards 30 scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 up to $12,000. Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes and be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program. Deadline: March 31, 2010

Summer Program in Costa Rica

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:54 GMT

MIUSA is leading a program in which twelve young Americans with disabilities will be exploring Costa Rica and participating in an exciting cross-cultural and cross-disability exchange. Delegates will be developing leadership skills, building self-confidence, making friends, and learning Spanish. Deadline: March 21, 2010

Entry Point Science Internships

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:13:49 GMT

Entry Point offers paid 10-week summer internships in major companies throughout the United States including NASA, IBM and Merck. Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the sciences, math, engineering, or business. Deadline: Rolling, but prior to March 15, 2010 is recommended.

Scholarship for students with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:24:29 GMT

The Family RA Scholarship Program will award $10,000 scholarships to 31 students with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Deadline: March 19, 2010

Freelance Writing Positions at Proyecto Visión

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:03:10 GMT

Proyecto Visión is looking for reporters with first person experience with disability in ethnically diverse communities. Reporters are needed to write articles about disabled youth from Latino and other underserved populations in the U.S. Writers will be paid on a per-story basis. Deadline: February 1, 2010

Scholarships for students with vision loss

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:24:11 GMT

Lighthouse International is awarding $5,000 scholarships for college and graduate students with vision loss. Deadline: January 31, 2010

Schizophrenia Reintegration Scholarship

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:59:54 GMT

The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is for students with schizophrenia and related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. It offers financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree. Deadline: January 25, 2010

Scholarship for Student Filmmakers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:18:30 GMT

The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship for Student Filmmakers is a $10,000 scholarship for a student writer, producer or director who is disabled. Deadline: January 13, 2010

AAPD Internships

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:02:49 GMT

The American Association of People with Disabilities administers two paid summer internship programs. Deadline: January 8, 2010

Anne Ford Scholarship for students with learning disabilities

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:20:28 GMT

This $10,000 scholarship is for a high school senior with a learning disability who is committed to getting a college degree. Deadline: December 31, 2009.

Emerging Leaders Internship Program

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:14:13 GMT

This program provides internships for college students with disabilities in different parts of the country at a wide range of companies. Deadline: December 31, 2009

Entry-level jobs at the EPA in New York

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:34:44 GMT

The EPA regional office in New York is looking for college graduates with degrees in the sciences or engineering for entry-level jobs. Deadline: December 11, 2009

Endowed Fellowship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:51:25 GMT

The Hearst fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Fellow serves as an intern at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC and will be introduced to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Grants for science students with disabilities

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:54 GMT

The Foundation for Science and Disability awards small grants for science students with disabilities. Deadline: December 1, 2009

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:19:30 GMT

This is a great scholarship worth up to $10,000 for disabled students in the fields of computer science and computer engineering. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Washington Center for Internships

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:32 GMT

Many internship programs have their spring application deadlines over the next several weeks. One of those programs is The Washington Center for Internships, which places students with disabilities in internships with paid stipends in our nation's capital. Deadline: November 13, 2009

Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:07 GMT

This Program is for immigrants or the children of immigrants. You must be a senior in college or at present enrolled in a graduate program. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000. Deadline: November 1, 2009

Internships for students of color

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:24:10 GMT

The SEO Career Program is a great way for Latino, black, Asian and Native American college students to get summer internships. Application deadline: November 1, 2009

Proyecto Visión will participate in the Ticket to Work Program’s First National Teleconference in Spanish!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:06:14 GMT

Proyecto Visión will be participating in the first national Ticket to Work Teleconference for Spanish-speaking individuals with disabilities. Learn more about it on our Events page. Date: October 15, 2009

Jobs conference in New Jersey

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:42:01 GMT

The DiscoverAbility conference is for job-seekers with disabilities and employers in New Jersey. Registration deadline: October 9, 2009

Scholarship for students with disabilities

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:03:03 GMT

DisabledPerson has an essay competition that will award a $750 scholarship to a student with any type of disability. Deadline: October 14, 2009

Gilman International Scholarship Program

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:42:20 GMT

The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships worth up to $5,000 for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. Deadline: October 6, 2009

Bank of America, PepsiCo, Target, Goldman Sachs and Google are recruiting students with disabilities

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:12:07 GMT

There will be a series of events at universities around the United States at which major employers will talk with students with disabilities about career options. This is a great chance to make connections that can lead to employment! Dates: Various dates in September, October, and November, beginning with an event in Austin, Texas on September 16th

Award for new leaders in the disability community

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:07:27 GMT

The AAPD will award $10,000 to three individuals who are showing leadership in the disability community. Application deadline: October 1, 2009

Youth Summit in Northern California

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:06:14 GMT

There is an upcoming summit for youth with disabilities in Northern California. Check it out! Registration deadline: September 1, 2009

Scholarship for students who are legally blind

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:04 GMT

Lighthouse, Inc. offers the Eide scholarship for blind students. The scholarship is available to full-time students entering or attending college. The scholarships providers up to $1,000. Deadline: September 2, 2009

Distance learning about disability and diversity

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:39 GMT

There are a couple of excellent distance learning opportunities related to how multicultural issues impact disability issues. They can be taken online. Registration Deadline: September 2, 2009

Nominate a businessperson with a disability for $5,000 award

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:08:01 GMT

If you know an entrepeneur with a disability who needs financial support to get a business going, you can nominate her or him for a %5,000 award! Deadline: September 4, 2009

Scholarships for Blind Athletes

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:47:41 GMT

The Copeland Scholarships are scholarships for blind athletes currently enrolled at 2 year or 4 year institutions of higher education. Deadline: August 15, 2009

Youth Photo Competition

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:31:20 GMT

Enter the Adobe Youth Voices International Photo Competition for youth ages 12 to 19. Deadline: July 31, 2009.

Grants for programs that include children with developmental disabilities

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Programs that work on integrating children with developmental disabilities into mainstream education or recreation activities should consider applying for grants at the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Application Deadline: July 31, 2009

Scholarships for wheelchair users

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:42:59 GMT

SpinLife and AmeriGlider are both offering $500 scholarships to students who use wheelchairs. Apply for both! Deadline: July 31, 2009

Short Video Competition

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:52:45 GMT

The What Can YOU Do? Video Contest is an opportunity for young filmmakers to promote positive change. Any type of video can be submitted—serious, surprising, or funny. The point is to make people think and challenge their opinions about people with disabilities and employment. The winner will be awarded $1500. Deadline: July 15, 2009

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:49:06 GMT

This fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern and is introduced to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Fall internships will be part-time. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: July 15, 2009

$15,000 scholarship for blind students

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:41:51 GMT

The Jewish Guild for the Blind has a 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. Deadline: Application must be received by July 1, 2009

Awards for young artists with disabilities

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:14:20 GMT

VSA arts is awarding $60,000 to young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. This is a great way to get funding to continue working on your art! Deadline: June 19, 2009

Internships for Latino students

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:40:40 GMT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities places hundreds of Latino students in internships nationwide each year. The deadline for the fall semester is approaching, so apply now!

Paid Internship program in Washington, D.C.

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:17:32 GMT

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) helps students with disabilities develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. Interns are offered a fully inclusive program, including accessible housing and a $2500 scholarship.

Google scholarship for computer science students

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:55:42 GMT

Google is offering a scholarship worth up to $10,000 to computer science students with disabilities! Deadline: June 1, 2009

HACU Scholarship Program

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:14:57 GMT

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

Alexander Graham Bell Financial Aid

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:37:42 GMT

AG Bell coordinates one of the largest financial aid programs for families 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 for: parent-infant/preschool services, arts and sciences, school age and college and graduate scholarships. College scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline: April 20, 2009

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:18:12 GMT

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration by a group or class of students. The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his or her play performed. Deadline: April 15, 2009

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:19:57 GMT

Each year the NFB awards 30 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, residing in the United States, pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program, and participate in the NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Deadline: March 31, 2009

Rheumatoid Arthritis Scholarship

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:43:53 GMT

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 20, 2009

Summer Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:55:22 GMT

Twelve Americans with disabilities ages 18 - 24 will be exploring Costa Rica and participating in an exciting cross-cultural and cross-disability exchange program! They will become ambassadors of disability pride by sharing cross-cultural disability perspectives with members of the local the community! Delegates will be developing leadership skills, building self-confidence, making friends, and learning Spanish! Delegates will experience Costa Rican culture, food and customs by living with a host family! MIUSA exchange programs are inclusive of people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, or have cognitive, visual, physical, psychiatric, systemic, non-apparent, or other types of disabilities. Deadline: March 20, 2009

The Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund for Community Service Stipend

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:22:22 GMT

The Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Community Service Stipend will provide up to 5 young people (ages 18-25) with a stipend of $5,000 each to help cover basic living costs while they work at a nonprofit organization anywhere in California during the 2009 calendar year. Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 pm on March 11, 2009