Amount: $12,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is one of the top awards from the NFB, recognizing blind students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and academic achievement. It is a highly competitive award.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Must be legally blind
- Attending a post-secondary institution in the fall
- Demonstrate leadership and academic excellence
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
This scholarship is for top candidates. Showcase outstanding academic records, significant leadership roles, and strong advocacy for the blind community.