Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
Awards scholarships to blind students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. Encourages blind students to pursue higher education and careers, including in STEM fields like computer science.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Legally blind student
- Pursuing a full-time degree at an accredited US institution
- Demonstrates academic excellence and leadership
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- 2 recommendation letters
- Certification of legal blindness
Timeline
Applications open in November and close in March. Winners notified in May.
Tips
Emphasize your achievements and leadership as a blind student. Your essays should convey your resilience and aspirations. Attend the NFB National Convention if possible.