The American Foundation for the Blind has several scholarships for visually impaired or blind students. One is the Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship, which provides four scholarships of $2,500 each to undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible students must be studying in the field of visual rehabilitation and treatment of impaired individuals. The foundation also offers the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship for visually impaired undergraduate or grad students with degree majors in the field of computer science. This scholarship awards up to $1,000 for each student. Applicants must submit applications online, including two letters of recommendation, college transcripts and a letter of acceptance from their college or university.
American Foundation for the Blind
2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1302
New York, NY 10141
212-512-7800
afb.org
The Association of Blind Citizens awards eight scholarships to visually impaired students in the amount of $1,000 and one $2,000 scholarship. Students must apply the scholarship to college tuition and living expenses. Applicants must submit a biographical essay, a transcript and a doctor's letter certifying the visual impairment. Deadline is April 15.
Association of Blind Citizens
P.O. Box 256
Holbrook, MA 02143
781-951-1013
blindcitizens.org
The National Federation of the Blind gives grants and scholarships to full-time visually impaired students. Applicants must be members of the organization and attend the federation’s national convention in July. Every year, the federation awards scholarships to 30 students, with amounts as high as $12,000. Interested students can download an application from the federation’s website. Deadline is March 31.
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells St.
Baltimore, MD 21240
410-658-9324
nfb.org