Scholarships

Printer-friendly version

An important part of preparing for college is figuring out how to pay for it. Below you will find information about scholarships, including deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility. For more funding strategies for college, consult the DO-IT publication College Funding for Students with Disabilities.

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarships are listed in order by deadline.

Silver Cross Ability Achievement Scholarship

Application Due: December 15, 2024
Description:
One applicant each from the United States and Canada will be selected, who uses a manual or power wheelchair, or a mobility scooter, to be awarded a $1,500 scholarship.

Eligibility:
Full-time U.S. undergraduate/graduate students who use mobility equipment, such as power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Able Flight Scholarship

Application Due: December 31, 2024
Description:
Designed for people who wish to earn a Sport Pilot license. Applicants must be able to provide proof of disability from their attending physician, be at least 17 years of age, a U.S. citizen, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate the controls of the training aircraft. Special controls will be available for Able Flight Scholars as needed. Scholarship applications are accepted at any time and reviewed on a continuing basis. Training takes place from mid-May to early July of each year.

Eligibility:
Must be able to provide proof of disability from their attending physician, be at least 17 years of age, a U.S. citizen, have a valid driver’s license.

Rolling Deadline Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarships accept applications all year-round.

Academy of Special Dreams Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Description:
Targeted to the traditional college-aged student with a disability who is pursuing either a full or part-time course of study in any medium of Art. These cash awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission by e-mail of an art portfolio and artist’s statement.

Eligibility:
18 or older, traditional college-aged student with a disability pursuing course of study in any medium of Art
Ben's Fund Autism Grant

Description:
This $1,000 grant can be applied to services and equipment specifically related to their child or young adult's autism spectrum disorder treatments.

Eligibility:
For children or young adults under the age of 25, Washington resident, on the autism spectrum, with demonstrated financial need.
Diabetes Incorporated

Description:
To be considered for a scholarship however, membership dues must be paid prior to the scholarship deadline of April 15. Membership dues are $10 and can be included with your scholarship application or paid online through our donations page.

Scholarship Amounts: $1,000

Eligibility:
Applicants must either have diabetes or have an immediate family member who has diabetes and a family member must be a current Diabetes, Incorporated member.
Hydrocephalus Association Scholarships

Description:
This $500 award is intended for students with hydrocephalus.

Eligibility:
Any student pursuing a post-secondary education is eligible.
James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship

Description:
$1,000 scholarships are available. Applicants must write an essay of 700-1,500 words. To receive a scholarship application which will include the rules and deadlines please send an email to: aelliott@cancermonthly.com. Please put the word “Scholarship” in the subject line.

Eligibility:
College students are eligible.
Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award

Description:
Two individuals will each receive $2,500 in recognition of their outstanding contributions and $7,500 to further a new or existing initiative that increases the political and economic power of people with disabilities.

Eligibility:
An individual with a disability who displays strong leadership capabilities will be considered.
The Alex and Suzanne Rosenkrantz Scholarship Fund

Description:
This scholarship funds blind, deaf, and deaf-blind undergraduate or graduate students in becoming self-sufficient through higher education, vocational training, or other schooling. Applications are accepted year-round, with those post-marked by July 15 reviewed in August, and with priority given to Grays Harbor residents; then residents of Pacific, Thurston and Mason Counties; then residents of other counties in Washington State.

Eligibility:
Blind youth, deaf youth and deaf-blind youth are eligible for this scholarship.
The TPA Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired

Description:
The TPA Scholarship is need-based and is intended for children and adults with hearing impairments.

Eligibility:
Any age group and student status with a hearing impairment.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

These scholarships are not currently accepting applications, but may be in the near future.

Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards

Application Due (check back on): January 1, 2025
Description:
Learning Ally awards the top winners $6,000 each and special honors winners $2,000 each. All scholarship awardees must be capable and willing to publicly share their personal story and represent Learning Ally as a spokesperson and advocate at various local, virtual and national events. Costs associated with these events will be covered by Learning Ally.

Eligibility:
Learning Ally members who are high school seniors with learning disabilities.
Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship

Application Due (check back on): January 1, 2025
Description:
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peter J. Musto by supporting students from Pennsylvania who have been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member. To apply, submit a 400-600 word essay or a 2-3 minute video describing yourself and how your life has been impacted by cancer.

Eligibility:
Any high school senior or undergraduate from the state of Pennsylvania who has at least a 3.0 GPA and has been affected by cancer may apply.
The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards

Application Due (check back on): January 1, 2025
Description:
Three $6,000 awards and three $2,000 awards will be given to qualifying learning-disabled students.

Eligibility:
High school senior members with learning disabilities, who plan to continue their education after graduation, in recognition of their academic achievement, outstanding leadership, and service to others.