The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Recipient is eligible to re-apply in subsequent years.
Details
- Deadline:
- March 31
- Award type:
- Scholarship
- Renewable
- No
- Min. award:
- $3,000
- Average award:
- $5,000
- Max. award:
- $12,000
- Awarded anualy:
- Yes
- Unlimited awards:
- Yes
- Repay required:
- No
Misc.
- Enrollment level:
- Master's-level study,College junior,Doctoral-level study,College senior,College sophomore,College freshman
- Country:
- Puerto Rico,United States
- Disability:
- Legally Blind
- Misc:
- Full-Time Student
Sponsor Information
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230 United States
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
http://www.nfb.org