Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Jeannette Lee Scholarship, part of the NFB program, recognizes blind students who excel academically and embody the spirit of independence. It promotes self-reliance and achievement.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Must be legally blind
- Attending a post-secondary institution in the fall
- Demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to independence
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
Your essay should focus on how you navigate challenges independently and your commitment to a self-sufficient future. Highlight any experiences demonstrating your resourcefulness.