Incight Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by INCIGHT

Introduction
Since 2004, INCIGHT has provided more than 1,005 scholarships to students with disabilities who are advancing into higher education. Recipients attend community colleges, universities, vocational/technical programs, and graduate schools. Scholarships are awarded to students who have overcome personal challenges and shown notable service to their communities. INCIGHT scholars help spread the organization’s mission and frequently continue to volunteer, support, and participate with INCIGHT after graduating.

Eligibility
To qualify for the INCIGHT Scholarship you must:
- Be a current resident of California, Oregon, or Washington.
- Have a documented disability as defined by the ADA, DSM‑V, IDEA, or another recognized authority. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Autism
- Deaf‑blindness
- Deafness
- Developmental delay
- Emotional disturbance
- Hearing impairment
- Intellectual disability
- Multiple disabilities
- Orthopedic impairment
- Other health impairment
- Specific learning disability
- Speech or language impairment
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visual impairment, including blindness

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What counts as a documented disability?
Any condition classified as a disability under ADA standards (see the list above). If you receive Social Security disability benefits, have a DSM‑V diagnosis, or qualify under IDEA (for example, an IEP or 504 plan in high school), you meet the disability requirement for this scholarship.

2) How do I apply?
The INCIGHT scholarship application is available exclusively online.

3) When is the application due?
For the 2025–2026 academic year the deadline is April 15, 2025. All materials must be submitted by midnight on that date for your application to be considered. Applicants are responsible for verifying that every field is complete and that their submission went through.

4) Can current college or vocational students apply?
Yes. The scholarship is open to students already enrolled in higher education as well as graduating high school seniors and adult students planning to attend college, community college, graduate programs, or vocational/technical schools.

5) Is this scholarship available nationwide?
No. Only residents of California, Oregon, or Washington are eligible.

6) Are financial need or grades primary factors in selection?
INCIGHT does not use financial need as a criterion. Applicants are evaluated primarily on demonstrated community involvement and motivation to pursue higher education. Academic performance is considered but is not the determining factor.

7) Who should I contact with questions or technical issues?
Email [email protected] for questions about eligibility, the application, or troubleshooting.

8) When will recipients be notified?
Selected applicants will be notified in June 2025.

9) How and when is the award paid?
Scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Payments are split: half is disbursed in the Fall and the remaining half in the Winter.

10) Is there a community service requirement?
Yes. INCIGHT Scholars must either complete 30 hours of community service or volunteer at one INCIGHT event.

11) How much is the award?
The typical award is $500. Returning applicants who are selected for additional awards may receive larger amounts.

If you need more information, contact [email protected].