Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
Awards scholarships to outstanding legally blind students across the nation. Various scholarships are available with different criteria and award amounts.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified
- Demographic: disability, blind
- Legally blind students who are pursuing a full-time postsecondary education
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of blindness
Timeline
Applications open November 1. Deadline March 31. Finalists notified in May.
Tips
Highlight your academic achievements, leadership abilities, and your involvement in the blind community. Attend the NFB national convention if you are a finalist.