This is a list of 35 scholarships for students with disabilities. Applicants need proof of a disability before they can find scholarships, financial aid, or anything offering tuition assistance. The nature of students’ disability plays a strong role in what kind of aid will be available.
This center features a list of scholarships that are available for people with disabilities and come from foundations, organizations, or a broad range of other committed providers. The scholarships are open to all college students with disabilities, including students with learning disabilities.
FRUA offers four scholarships for Russian and Ukrainian students who have experienced hardship and demonstrated resiliency. In order to access required qualifications and submit your application, a current family membership with FRUA is required.
This fund offers a wide range of scholarships with varying recipient amounts and qualifications. There are scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students alike and are specifically for AAPI students.
This scholarship is open to undergraduate international adoptees who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and civic engagement. They seek candidates who have used their adoption story and formative youth experiences to lead, serve, and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities.
This scholarship is for children adopted later in life (at or after 13). It aims to provide opportunities for advanced education (must be incoming freshman). Each year, one student is selected to receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 annually. The scholarship can go towards tuition, books, and other college-related expenses.
This scholarship is open to all adoptees (domestic or international) who plan to or are currently in higher education. Applicants could be awarded up to $500. Scholarship applications are centered around a question or theme relating to the adoptee experience.
Adoption STAR offers four unique scholarship opportunities for the adoption community. Scholarships are for academics, LGBTQ+ prospective parents, and special needs children. All of the criteria and application requirements for the scholarships are included.
This article answers a few questions about college scholarships for adopted youth. It also provides links to different college scholarships for international adoptees and youth adopted from foster care.
This organization provides individualized support and services to children, youth and, adults who have special needs or have been in foster care. They strive to empower individuals, support families, and strengthen the foster and adoption community.
