College Scholarships for the Blind | National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Eligibility
All applicants for these scholarships: - Must be legally blind in both eyes, and - Must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, and - Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution in the scholastic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time, and - Must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities.
Required documents
Varies, call for document information
Hours
Call for schedule information
Interpretation services
English
Application process
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Fees
None. Scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,000.
Service area
United States
Description
Offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships worth $8,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
What's Here
Providing organization
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Offers to coordinate many programs, and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans. Provides information and support to blind children and adults.