American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program 2025

Eligibility for AAHD Scholarships in the US:

• Applicants must be citizens or legal residents living in the US.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at an accredited US university.
  • Undergraduate Applicants: Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and completed one full year of college or more. 
  • Graduate Applicants: May be enrolled part-time or full-time in a graduate school, pursuing a post graduate degree as of fall 2024.
  • Applicants majoring in public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering, audiology, disability policy, special education, or other fields related to disability and health are given first consideration.
• Applicants must have a disability as deemed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and must submit supporting documentation.
• Applicants with a history of community service and/or volunteer activities are favorably considered.
• Applicants serving on the Disability and Health Journal Editorial Board are not eligible for the AAHD Scholarship.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Verification documents of the disability status
• Agreement to allow AAHD to use his/her name, photo and/or story in future scholarship materials.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The successful applicants will receive an award of USD 1,000 (subject to change).