The National Federation of the Blind offers over 30 scholarships, from $3,000 and $12,000, to blind college students. Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes, must be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico, and must be a full-time student at a U.S. college or university. The annual deadline for application is March 31.
NFB Scholarship Committee
National Federation of the Blind
200 E. Wells St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314, Ext. 2415
nfb.org
The Chair Scholars Foundation provides assistance to students who suffer from a physical disability through the Chair Scholars Foundation National Scholarship Program. Scholarships are awarded in amounts of up to $20,000. To be eligible, a student must have a significant physical disability, but does not necessarily need to use a wheelchair.
A student must be a high school senior or college freshman to apply and must be no older than 21. In addition, the student must be able to provide evidence of financial need and must have a grade point average equivalent to a B or higher. The annual deadline for application is Feb. 15.
Chair Scholars Foundation
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278
813-926-0544
chairscholars.org
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing makes scholarship money available each year to deaf college students. The AG Bell College Scholarship Awards Program gives scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply, but part-time students are ineligible. The Alexander Graham Bell Association also offers the George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy for full-time graduate students who are deaf or hard of hearing and pursuing a degree in law.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-5220
agbell.org