Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 30 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The AFB Scholarship Program offers various scholarships to legally blind students pursuing higher education. These scholarships support academic achievement and career aspirations.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Legally blind
- Enrolled in an accredited four-year university or graduate program
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of legal blindness
Timeline
Applications open February. Deadline April 30. Winners notified by July.
Tips
Highlight your academic excellence, leadership skills, and how you envision making a positive impact. Emphasize your engagement with the blind community.