Each year, 30 students are awarded scholarships through the National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program. To qualify, you must be legally blind in both eyes, a citizen of the United States, pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university and attending and participating in the National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention. The award amount is between $3,000 and $12,000 per academic year.
National Federation of the Blind
200 E. Wells St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314
nfb.org
The Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship is offered to a deserving student by the American Foundation for the Blind. To qualify, you must provide proof of legal blindness, write an essay detailing your accomplishments and future educational and career goals, be a U.S. citizen and provide proof that you have been accepted into an accredited college or university. The award amount is $1,000.
American Federation for the Blind
2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10121
212-502-7600
afb.org
The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship is offered to an outstanding student by the American Foundation for the Blind. To qualify, you must be pursuing a career in the treatment and rehabilitation of the blind, demonstrate proof of your own blindness, be a U.S. citizen and be pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. The award amount is $2,500.
American Federation for the Blind
2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10121
212-502-7600
afb.org
The Association of Blind Citizens Scholarship Program is offered to a deserving blind student. To qualify, you must submit your high school of college transcript, provide a certificate of legal blindness, two letters of recommendation and an essay detailing your accomplishments and future educational and career goals. The award amount is between $1,000 and $2,000 per academic year.
Association of Blind Citizens
PO Box 246
Holbrook, MA 02343
blindcitizens.org