Available College Scholarships for Students with Disabilities?

I'm a high school junior with a disability trying to find scholarships to assist with college tuition. Does anyone know of specific scholarships for students with disabilities, or resources that might be helpful?

Indeed, there are numerous scholarships tailored specifically for students with disabilities, and several resources that can assist in finding them.

1. The Google Lime Scholarship: This scholarship is granted by Google in partnership with Lime Connect, targeting students with disabilities pursuing computer science or a related field of study. Beneficiaries receive a considerable scholarship amount and also have the opportunity to attend a Google Scholars’ Retreat.

2. The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded by the National Center for Learning Disabilities to high school seniors with learning disabilities who are enrolling in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD.

3. 1800wheelchair.com Scholarship: This scholarship is open to high school and undergraduate students with a physical disability, who are at least 16 years old. The scholarship amounts vary and they require an essay submission.

4. Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship targets graduate students with physical disabilities who identify as women. The awards vary each year depending on the foundation's funds.

For resources to assist in your search for these scholarships, you could use search tools like Fastweb or Appily, which provide personalized scholarship matches based on your specific profile, including having a disability. The scholarship databases on these sites are vast, so they're useful in locating additional scholarships that may not specifically target students with disabilities but for which you qualify nonetheless.

Remember, it's important to start your scholarship hunt as early as possible, as many have deadlines earlier than college application due dates. And don’t forget to also consider the financial aid options offered by the colleges you're intending to apply to. Good luck on your journey!