The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is pleased to share this list of scholarships that may be of interest to you. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. We ask you to please check back periodically for new additions or updates. Some of the scholarships listed below are maintained by the DPRC or SF State. Other scholarships are maintained by third-party sponsors and are categorized as “External Scholarships.”
Please contact the DPRC Scholarship Coordinator, Maisoon Alghethy at maisoon@sfsu.edu or (415) 338-7878 if you have any questions about any of the SF State-maintained scholarships. If you also know of a scholarship for students with disabilities that you would like to see added to our list, please contact us.
SF State Scholarships
Scholarship Name: Dale M. Schoettler CSU Foundation Scholarship for Students with Visual Disabilities.
Applicants must:
- Currently have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale during the academic year in which the award is received.
- Be currently enrolled in 6.1 units or more at SF State as an undergraduate or graduate student in any major field and must remain enrolled in 6.1 units or more during the academic year in which the award is received.
- Applicants must have a visual disability.
The CSU Foundation will confirm an applicant is registered with their CSU Disability Support Services with a visual limitation. A visual limitation is defined by the CSU as: Blindness or partial sight to the degree that it impedes the educational process and may necessitate accommodations, support services, or programs.
* The Financial Aid Office will review candidates to ensure students meet all stated requirements.
Scholarship Name: Students with Disabilities Scholarship through the Associated Students (As) Program
General AS Eligibility:
- Open to all SFSU students (undergrad, graduate, AB540, etc.)
- Enrolled Fall 2026 (undergrad: 6 units, grad: 4 units)
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- 4 Personal Insight Questions
- One letter of recommendation
Award Amount: $1,500
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Application Link: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/22044
Note: Additional SF State scholarships resources can be found on the Office of Student Financial Aid’s website.
*External Scholarships:
Baer Reintegration Scholarship: This scholarship is for students that are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The 2026-2027 Application is now available. For more information and application, visit Baer Reintegration Scholarship.
AER Scholarship: the next application will be open for the AER Scholarship in the Spring of 2026. This scholarship is for graduate-level students studying for a career in the field of Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Orientation & Mobility. For application, visit AER Scholarship.
CAPED Scholarships: Open to California college and university students. Applications will be accepted May 1st through August 31st. For eligibility requirements and to apply online, visit www.caped.io
INCIGHT Scholarship: Open to California, Oregon and Washington Residents with disabilities. The 2026-27 Scholarship Application will re-open in Jan. 2026