Education

People you meet through MDA activities can be great sources for tips and referrals for the many considerations involved in navigating the college selection process. The resources below have been shared by members of our community and are provided as a starting point as you begin your exciting journey from high school to your desired level of higher education. Please remember that connecting with people on MDA’s National Facebook page is a great way to get guidance and advice from people who have firsthand experience with the transition from high school to college

If you know of any resources or topic areas that are not included here, please email them to advocacy@mdausa.org so we can share them with our community.

Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources and Publications

Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources

1-800Wheelchair.com Scholarship

www.1800wheelchair.com/Scholarship

To apply, students must be at least 16; enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university; a legal resident of the U.S.; in good academic standing; and must complete an application essay. Preference will be given to students with mobility disabilities.

Lucent Pioneer Organization Scholarship

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(888) 999-5877
The Lucent Pioneer Organization offers scholarships to assist with tuition for physically and intellectually challenged students in pursuit of education. Students may apply each January, and applications should be mailed to the nearest Lucent Technologies Pioneer office.

Incight Scholarship

http://www.incight.org/scholarship_links.php

(971) 244-0305
The site offers links to several scholarship resources, including the Incight Scholarship, which is given to students entering and attending college. It can be renewed annually for up to four years, and is available nationally for any trade school, college or university within the United States.

College Planning

HEATH Resource Center

http://www.heath.gwu.edu/

National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. The clearinghouse provides information on educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, transition, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-training schools, adult education programs, independent living centers and other training entities after high school for individuals with disabilities. Numerous publications are available upon request.