Grants for Disabled Women Returning to College

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

• This scholarship is awarded to women who have physical disabilities, who have been accepted to graduate programs in the United States, and who are members of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Applications must include an essay, transcripts, disability verification, and two letters of recommendation.

  Chairman
  Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc.
  1482 East Valley Road, Suite 504
  Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  ela.org

George Washington University

• The office of Disability Support Services at George Washington University provides three scholarships: the Mei Yuen Hoover Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (for undergraduate and graduate students who attend the College of Arts and Science); the Barbara Jackman Zukert Scholarship for Blind Part-time Students; and the Julius Fleischman Scholarship for Blind or Visually Impaired Students.

  Disability Support Services
  George Washington University
  Marvin Center 242, 800 21st Street NW
  Washington, DC 20052
  202-994-8250
  gwu.edu

Google Lime Scholarship for students with Disabilities

• Eligible applicants are people with disabilities who are college juniors or seniors or who are students enrolled in graduate programs. Applicants must major in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Applicants may be U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens, or international students, but must be enrolled in U.S. educational institutions. Applications must include two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and essay question answers.

  Google Lime Scholarship
  590 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor
  New York, NY 10022
  212-521-4469
  limeconnect.com

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program (NFB)

• NFB provides scholarships for students who are legally blind and who are or will be enrolled full-time in a graduate program in the U.S. NFB will consider applicants who work full-time and attend school part-time. Scholarships are awarded at the NFB annual convention.

  National Federation of the Blind
  200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
  Baltimore, MD 21230
  410-659-9314
  nfb.org

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

• RSA state grants support programs that assist people with disabilities. The Basic Vocational Rehabilitation Services program, one of many grant programs, supports financial assistance to people with disabilities who need vocational rehabilitation to prepare for employment. Assistance is provided through state rehabilitation agencies. Financial aid offices at schools or RSA state liaisons can provide additional information. The RSA website has a list of state liaisons and contact information.

  Rehabilitation Services Administration
  400 Maryland Ave, S.W.
  Washington, DC 20202
  202-245-7488
  rsa.ed.gov

Additional Scholarship Sources

• National advocacy associations and organizations often provide scholarships for people with disabilities or provide resource lists to assist with the search. The Disability.gov website provides a list of disability organizations and links. Federal Student Aid programs, like the Pell Grant and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, are open to all students and are based on financial need. Scholarships for non-traditional students, such as women over 25 years of age who are returning to school, are open to all applicants who meet eligibility requirements.

Tips

• Manufacturers and distributors of products used by people with disabilities, such as wheelchairs, often provide scholarships.