Scholarships for students with disabilities
Empowering students with disabilities to achieve their educational goals
The Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) at University of Idaho administers several scholarships to support students with disabilities. These scholarships are designed to assist students in their educational journeys by offering financial aid and recognizing their academic efforts.
We also collaborate with Student Support Services (SSS) to provide additional opportunities through scholarships like the Revely Scholarship and the Mike and Patty Fery Scholarship.
Refer to the external scholarships listed on this page for other funding opportunities.
George T. Warren Scholarship
The George T. Warren Scholarship is designed to help students with sensory and/or physical disabilities pursue a college education at University of Idaho. Established by George T. Warren, an alumnus and practicing attorney who faced sensory impairments in his later years, this scholarship honors his legacy by supporting students facing similar challenges.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be admitted as a degree-seeking student at University of Idaho.
- Notice of George T. Warren Award does not indicate admittance.
- Have a physical disability (e.g., sensory impairments, orthopedic impairments, systemic health conditions) that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Preference is given to:
- Idaho residents with financial need, as determined by FAFSA.
- Out-of-state residents with financial need, as determined by FAFSA.
Award amount
Up to $5,000
Award deadline
5 p.m. Pacific time Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Application process
Submit your completed application to CDAR@uidaho.edu or drop it off at the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR), Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127.
Apply for the George T. Warren Scholarship.
Courageous Kids Scholarship
The Courageous Kids Scholarship, offered in partnership with Courageous Kids Climbing and University of Idaho, provides support to students with learning differences and challenges. This scholarship recognizes students pursuing a bachelor’s degree who demonstrate extraordinary effort in overcoming learning barriers.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full-time or part-time in any degree program at University of Idaho.
- Participate in University of Idaho Academic Support Programs or CDAR services.
- Demonstrate successful academic achievement despite learning challenges.
- Provide documentation to verify learning challenges as part of the application.
Award amount
Up to $1,000
Award deadline
5 p.m. Pacific time Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Application process
Submit your completed application to CDAR@uidaho.edu or drop it off at the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR), Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127.
Apply for the Courageous Kids Scholarship.
Brian D. Casey Memorial Scholarship
Created in honor of Brian D. Casey, a University of Idaho alumnus, this scholarship provides support for physically challenged students. The scholarship aims to honor Brian's exceptional life and assist students in embracing their full potential at University of Idaho.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all following criteria to be considered:
- Be enrolled full-time or part-time in any degree program at University of Idaho.
- Demonstrate academic success while overcoming physical challenges.
- Provide documentation to verify learning challenges as part of the application.
Award amount
Up to $1,000 per semester; $2,000 per academic year
Award deadline
5 p.m. Pacific time Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Application process
Submit your completed application to CDAR@uidaho.edu or drop it off at the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR), Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127.
Apply for the Brian D. Casey Memorial Scholarship.
Revely Scholarship Program
The Revely Scholarship Program is dedicated to recognizing students with learning disabilities, ADD or ADHD who have shown exceptional commitment to their education. Established by Tom and Teita Revely, the scholarship honors students who overcome challenges to pursue academic goals.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate at University of Idaho.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and complete a minimum of six credits per semester.
- Provide documentation verifying a specific learning disability or ADD/ADHD.
- Documentation must verify the existence of a specific learning disability or ADD/ADHD and the functional limitations it imposes. If you are registered with Disability Support Services, you may ask this office to provide you with a copy of your documentation or you may provide a copy of your psycho-educational testing that confirms your disability or a letter from a psychologist or psychiatrist that documents your disability.
Award amount
Up to $500 per semester
Award deadline
11:59 p.m. Pacific time Friday, March 21, 2025.
Application process
Submit your completed application to ssstrio@uidaho.edu or bring it to the SSS-TRIO Lounge (3rd floor of the ISUB).
Apply for the Revely Scholarship Program.
Mike and Patty Fery Scholarship Endowment
The Mike and Patty Fery Scholarship Endowment aims to provide support to students with learning disabilities, including ADHD and Dyslexia, with a preference for those graduating from smaller high schools and demonstrating financial need.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate at University of Idaho.
- Provide documentation verifying a learning disability.
- Documentation must verify the existence of a specific learning disability or ADD/ADHD and the functional limitations it imposes. If you are registered with Disability Support Services, you may ask this office to provide you with a copy of your documentation or you may provide a copy of your psycho-educational testing that confirms your disability or a letter from a psychologist or psychiatrist that documents your disability.
Priority will be provided to students who:
- Demonstrated financial need as determined by Student Financial Aid Services.
- Have a learning disability with preference given to Dyslexia and ADHD.
- Graduated from a smaller high school.
Award amount
Varies based on the annual earnings of the endowment
Award deadline
5 p.m. Pacific time Friday, March 21, 2025.
Application process
Submit your completed application to ssstrio@uidaho.edu or bring it to the SSS-TRIO Lounge (3rd floor of the ISUB).