The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) Scholarship is offered to full-time hearing impaired students. To qualify, you must excel academically (the scholarship is very competitive). The award amount is between $1,000 and $10,000.
Alexander Graham Bell Association
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
202-337-5220
agbell.org
The Elks Association Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities is a program that helps disabled college students pay for their educational expenses. To qualify, you must be a citizen of California or Hawaii, must have a physical, neurological, hearing, visual and/or speech disability, and be a high school graduate. The award amount ranges between $1,000 and $2,000.
California-Hawaii Elks Association
5450 E. Lamona Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
559-255-4531
chea-elks.org
The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award is a scholarship offered to a documented learning disabled high school senior by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Ideal candidates for the award have overcome adversity to excel academically despite their disability, display leadership qualities and have a clear understanding of how living with learning disabilities doesn't mean you can't thrive professionally. The award amount is $10,000.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Ave. S., Ste. 1401
New York, NY 10016
212-545-7510
ncld.org
The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship is offered to a deserving blind student by the American Foundation for the Blind. To qualify, you must be pursuing a career in rehabilitation or education for the blind. One of the awards is reserved specifically for those who demonstrate financial need. The award amount is $2,500.
AFB
2 Penn Plaza, Ste. 1102
New York, NY 10121
212-502-7600
afb.org
The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is offered by the Center For Reintegration to students with psychological disabilities. To qualify, you must have a documented case of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder or schizophreniform. Additionally, you must be currently receiving treatment for these conditions and be actively involved in your rehabilitation. Ideal candidates are involved in their disability community, have thoughtful and appropriate educational and professional goals, and must write a reflective essay on what it's like to have a psychological affliction. Award amounts vary.
Center for Reintegration
PMB 327
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
800-809-8202
reintegration.com