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The Special Education Scholarship

Verified August 14, 2026

Amount
$500
Deadline
August 1, 2027 351 days left
Essay
Required
Min GPA
2.5

The Special Education Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to students nationwide. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be majoring in special education and must be taking at least one major-required class in the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater. Students will need to submit an essay describing why they are pursuing career in special education and how they plan to make a difference in the lives of the disabled. Selection is based on the essay.

How to Apply

Apply directly through The Disability Care Center's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the August 1, 2027 deadline.

Apply at disabilitycarecenter.org →

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