Scholarships and Awards
These scholarships are hosted by non-EWU agencies, and may have specific requirements for eligibility. Please review each location specifically to learn more about the application process, deadlines, and any other specific details.
ACB Scholarship Program
Eligible students are those who are legally blind in both eyes and are enrolled at a post-secondary institution or vocational/technical school.
Karina Eide Memorial College Scholarship
The dyslexic Advantage Karina Eide Memorial Scholarship program will award scholarships of $2,500 to sixteen dyslexic students who are currently enrolled in a college, university, or vocational school in the U.S.
ACPA College Scholarship
Eligible students are those who have a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or cleft palate or other congenital craniofacial difference.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholarship for Cancer Survivors
This scholarship program was created to assist cancer survivors who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school program.
OAR Scholarship
Students with an established autism diagnosis and pursuing a post-secondary education are eligible to apply.
1800Wheelchair Scholarship
A 'visual poem' on the theme of overcoming personal challenge must be submitted by May 1st, 2019 in order to be considered for their $500 scholarship.
180 Medical College Scholarship Program
Students attending a two-year, four-year, or graduate school program full time in the fall are eligible to apply. Applicants must be under a physician's care for a spinal cord injury, transverse myelitis, spina bifida, neurogenic bladder or ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy).
The Disabled Student Scholarship
Students who have a debilitating condition(s) and are continuing their education at a college institution are eligible to apply.
The Special Education Scholarship
This scholarship program is for students who are majoring in special education.
Baer Reintegration Scholarship
Eligible students are those who are currently receiving medical treatment for a documented diagnosis with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C Disability Scholarship
The scholarship is available to students of any age, with any type of disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental or psychiatric conditions, speech and language, learning disabilities, behavioral conditions, and all other conditions.
INCIGHT Scholarship
This scholarship if offered to current Oregon or SW Washington residents, who have a documented disability, are actively pursuing a higher education, and are maintaining full-time enrollment.
JED Student Voice of Mental Health Award
JED’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award is an annual award honoring an undergraduate college student who is raising awareness of mental health issues on campus, reducing prejudice around mental illness, and encouraging help-seeking among their peers.
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
Eight scholarships will be awarded to students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications, media, or entertainment industry. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their current college or university.
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship: Students with Disabilities
Two Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates, as well as international students who have a documented learning disability can apply.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Bethel Foundation Grace Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for single mothers who are pursuing a career-oriented course of study (full or part-time), are U.S citizens, are currently a recipient of a Pell Grant and do not already have an undergraduate degree. Single mothers can reapply each semester for help paying with tuition or books.
AMVETS' Scholarships
Scholarships are specific to Veterans, Active Duty, Guard/Reserves.
Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism
This scholarship is open to a students who have been diagnosed with a form of autism, including Asperger Syndrome or applicants may also be a close family member of someone who has been diagnosed with autism.
Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies for hard of hearing or deaf students. For more information regarding eligibility please visit the website here.
UPS for DownS - Katie MacDonald Memorial Scholarship
- Two $2,500 scholarships - Those eligible are individuals with Down Syndrome who are pursuing educational or job training opportunities beyond high school.
- Two $2,500 scholarships - Those eligible are individuals who are pursuing a junior college, undergraduate, or graduate degree.
UPS for DownS Sibling Scholarship
Eligible applicants are those who are pursuing a junior college, undergraduate, or graduate degree and has a sibling with Down Syndrome.
Award Amount: $2,500
Scholarships & Resources for Students with Disabilities
The Student Training & Education in Public Service (Steps) website has a list of scholarship opportunities and resources for students with disabilities.
Sleep Family Scholarship
The Sleep Family offers an annual scholarship for $1,500 to one student with a disability to help reduce the financial burden of college.