We're committed to providing support to empower disabled students on their academic journey. If we can't do this directly, we want to provide guidance and signpost you towards other organisations to meet your specific needs. Explore the links below for resources and organisations that offer funding, advice and support for disabled students and the transition to employment.
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Get in touchFunding and scholarships
Below are a list of organisations and webpages that can provide funding or scholarships to disabled students, or can direct you towards the funding you may be eligible for
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The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate FundingThis scholarship programme is open to all who are hardworking, under-resourced and who have ambition
Black Heart FoundationFunding search for international students planning to study in the UK
British Council Scholarships and fundingThe Elifar Foundation funds a wide range of specialised equipment, therapies and respite for disabled children and young adults
The Elifar FoundationThe Scholarship Hub is a social enterprise dedicated to helping students find extra finance for university
The Scholarship HubThe Student Health Association runs the Student Enablement Fund, which provides bursaries to disabled students
The Student Enablement FundUse this grants search tool to find grants you may be eligible for
Turn2us grants searchAdvice and resources
Below are a list of organisations, online tools and resources for advice and support. Click each one to find out what they offer
AbilityNet have created a series of guides with step by step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs. You can search for a specific need or filter the guides based on your symptoms or condition
My Computer My WayDisability Rights UK have a dedicated phone and email helpline providing advice to disabled students, apprentices and trainees in England
Disabled Students HelplineA brilliant toolkit and resource from Disability Rights UK co-produced with disabled young people
Get AheadDisability Rights UK have lots of online resources for disabled people. You can use the search function if you’re looking for something specific, or you can browse the ‘education’ and ’employment’ categories
Disability Rights UK resourcesDisabled At Uni provides online guides, help sheets, advice and support for disabled university students
Disabled At UniAccess review website for disabled people to find and share the accessibility of venues around the UK
Euan's GuideThis planner from the Department for Work and Pensions can help you identify adjustments needed to help you progress in higher education or start work
Student Adjustments PlannerTurn2us provides practical information and support to people facing and financial insecurity
Turn2usWhizz Kidz have created a guide to give disabled students advice on everything from applications to the student experience
The A-Z of going to universityTransition to employment
The tools and organisations linked below are dedicated to easing the transition to employment for disabled students
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. They provide grants for practical support, workplace mental health support, and can pay for communication support for job interviews
Access to WorkAmbitious about Autism have a range of programmes and toolkits to help autistic people gain employment
Ambitious about AutismThe Disabled Workers Co-operative aims to help disabled people get into work, with an online jobs portal and database of disabled workers
Disabled Workers Co-operativeRelevant and accessible careers support for disabled candidates looking for new or better work, delivered by careers professionals with lived experience of disability
EvenbreakLeonard Cheshire offer a programme of paid summer internships, professional development and mentoring
Change 100 internshipsScope offer online and offline employment support and advice services for disabled people
Employment support servicesDisabled Students Allowance Guidance
Guidance for students applying for Disabled Students' Allowance travel support
This guide explains the new rules and how to make sure your DSA application includes the information needed to support your request for travel funding.
DSA Travel Support Guidance