Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
104
Days
August 1 2024
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - College acceptance letter or college ID, Upcoming fall class schedule, Valid ID confirming legal residency, Physician's statement of diagnosis
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Disabled Student Scholarship

Description

This scholarship program is for students who have a debilitating condition(s) while continuing their education at a college institution. The condition can be any medically diagnosed impairment (physical or mental) that interferes with everyday activities and quality of life. The applicant will need to provide a physicianÔÇÖs statement of diagnosis for their impairment in addition to the other required documentation. Applicants who are pursuing a masters degree or higher are only required to be taking 9 credit hours or more for the upcoming fall semester. Scholarship Amount: $500 Application Deadline: August 1st Essay Topic: Describe an obstacle or hardship that arose due to your condition and how you were able to overcome it. Explain the impact it has had on your life and how it will influence you in the future.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkRestricted to applicants that have hearing, learning, physical or visual disabilities
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - College acceptance letter or college ID, Upcoming fall class schedule, Valid ID confirming legal residency, Physician's statement of diagnosis
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Contact scholarship@disabilitycarecenter.org
Tel: 888-747-9235 Address 20 North Orange Ave, Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801