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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

If you are a high school senior planning to enroll in a 4-or 5-year college program, or a college sophomore enrolled in a 4-or 5-year college program, looking for career experience in a dynamic environment, apply to the CIA's Undergraduate Scholar Program. Applications are be accepted from August 1 - October 15.

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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The National Security Agency's (NSA) Stokes program recruits of individuals, particularly minority high school students, who have demonstrated skills critical to NSA. The program is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. College sophomores majoring in mathematics or a course of study leading to careers in intelligence analysis can also apply. Applications are accepted September 7th to November 30th each year.

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1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund

Scholarship fund will award one $500 scholarship to a high school or undergraduate student. Scholarship is open to students of any major or concentration and the winner's name, essay and photo will be posted on 1800wheelchair.com. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students with mobility disabilities.
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Anne & Matt Harbison Scholarship

Scholarship available from the P. Buckley Moss for a graduating high school senior with a certified language-related learning difference who is pursuing post-secondary education.
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Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (AER) - William & Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship

AER offers two scholarships awarded in the even number years. Selected applicants who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired are awarded $500.
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Blinded Veterans Association - Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Awards

Spouses and dependent children of blinded veterans are eligible for assistance with higher education tuition. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process and evaluated by a committee. Awards are for one year but recipients can reapply and receive the award up to four times. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Contact a BVA field representive for assistance.

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ChairScholars Foundation Scholarships

Helps disadvantaged young people with physical disabilities obtain a college education or vocational training. Apply for scholarship.

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College Funding for Students with Disabilities

Common forms of financial aid include grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. Some are available specifically for students with disabilities. Many students use a combination of these financial aid resources. Check out this extensive list of grants, loans and other forms of college financial assistance from the federal government and the private sector. This link opens a PDF document.
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College Navigator

Find more than 9,000 trade schools, colleges and universities in the College Navigator's database and then search for financial aid information.

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Financial Aid for Health Professions Students & Practitioners

Loans, scholarships and loan re-payment resources for students and practitioners involved in health professions.
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Gallaudet Graduate Fellowship Fund

Provides financial assistance to deaf graduates of Gallaudet University and other accredited colleges and universities in pursuit of graduate study at colleges and universities for people who hear normally. Apply for fellowship. Application opens a PDF document.

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Gilman International Scholarship Program

Grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.

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Judith Cary Scholarship

Scholarship available from the P. Buckley Moss Society awarded to a student who is working either full time or part time toward special needs certification or an undergraduate or graduate degree in some field of Special Education.
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Lighthouse Scholarships & Career Awards

Helps students and employed individuals who are visually impaired fulfill their dreams of higher education and success in the workplace. All scholarship applicants must be legally blind, and are judged on academic and personal achievements (candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need).

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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships offered by NCLD include the Anne Ford Scholarship, which is given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability who is pursuing an undergraduate degree, and the Bill Ellis Teacher Preparation Award, which is given to a general education teacher who demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to all students, including those with learning disabilities.
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National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarships

NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars each year. Winners will be brought to the NFB annual convention, providing an excellent opportunity for high level networking with active blind persons in many different professions and occupations.
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National MS Society Scholarship Program

Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, these scholarships help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college.

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P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship available for a graduating high school senior with a specific language-related learning disability and verified financial need who has visual arts talent to attend an accredited four-year college or university or two-year community college in order to pursue a career in a visual arts field.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship Program

Get details on scholarships for Paralyzed Veterans of America members, their spouses or dependent children. E-mail or call for more information or to request an application.

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Pilot International Foundation Scholarships

The Pilot International Foundation sponsors three scholarship programs - The PIF/Lifeline Scholarship, The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship and The Pilot International Foundation Scholarship. Applicants for these scholarships must be preparing for, or already involved in, careers working with people with disabilities/brain related disorders.
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Scholarship Program for Amputee College Students

The National Amputation Foundation offers six scholarships to college students with a major limb amputation, who will be attending an accredited university as a full time student.

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Scholarships for College Students with Disabilities

Information on funding options available to students with disabilities.
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Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities

A list of scholarships available for students with learning disabilities.
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Scholarships to Learn to Fly or Train for Aviation Work

Able Flight offers several types of scholarships, including full scholarships for people who want to earn a Sport Pilot license. Applicants must be able to provide proof of disability from their attending physician, be at least 17 years of age, have a valid driver's license and be able to operate the controls of the training aircraft. Special controls are available for Able Flight Scholars as needed. Scholarship applications are accepted at any time and reviewed on a continuing basis. For more information download the application form in PDF format

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The College Board's Scholarship Search

Locate scholarships, internships, grants and loans that match your education level, talents and background.
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The Jewish Guild for the Blind Scholarship Program

Offers 12 to 16 scholarships annually of up to $15,000 each for college-bound high school students who are legally blind. Applications are accepted from students at the beginning of their senior year. Students are selected and scholarships awarded later in the year. Application deadline is September 15. Apply using the online application.

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Through the Looking Glass (TLG) College Scholarships for Students of Parents with Disabilities

TLG's scholarships are for students who have at least one parent with a disability. Two separate scholarship awards will be given for graduating high school seniors who will be attending college and for currently enrolled college students.
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