Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Dr. Patricia E. Munson Scholarship, part of the NFB program, recognizes blind students who are actively engaged in their communities and demonstrate academic excellence. It fosters leadership and contribution.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Must be legally blind
- Attending a post-secondary institution in the fall
- Demonstrate community involvement and academic achievement
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of legal blindness
Timeline
Applications open November. Deadline March 31. Finalists notified by May. Winners announced in July.
Tips
Emphasize your community service, leadership roles, and how your experiences as a blind individual have shaped your desire to help others.