The Office for Student Disability Resources (OSDR) currently administers over 80 scholarships for students with disabilities.  Educational Equity accepts applications for scholarships beginning January 15th through April 30th each year.   All scholarship applicants must be determined by The University to have a disability according to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the ADAAA of 2008.

A single application is used for all Educational Equity Scholarships.  

Financial Aid Information

  • Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for determination of financial need for each academic year.  

Scholarship Application Criteria

  • Students must meet all of the criteria set forth in the scholarship guidelines.
  • Award amounts are distributed by placing half in the student’s account in the Fall semester and half in the student’s account in the Spring semester of the following year. Awards are not made for summer sessions.
  • It is not necessary to submit a separate application for each scholarship.
  • All applications must be filled out completely.  Applications that are submitted with missing information will not be considered in the selection process.  
  • Students awarded scholarships will be notified by mail. Awardees can expect a letter prior to the Fall semester. The Office for Student Disability Resources will not notify students who do not receive a scholarship award.

For more information, please visit:  https://equity.psu.edu/offices/student-disability-resources/scholarships.