Amount: $8,000
Deadline: March 31
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This NFB scholarship specifically supports blind students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. It encourages academic excellence and career development in science and technology.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- Must be legally blind
- Attending a post-secondary institution in the fall
- Pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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
Showcase your aptitude and passion for STEM. Highlight any projects, research, or extracurricular activities related to your chosen field. Explain how you overcome barriers in STEM education.