Apply for a scholarship for blind scholars

National Federation of the Blind
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The National Federation of the Blind's offers thirty $8,000 merit-based scholarships to blind scholars across the U.S. They are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership.

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Schedule
Applications will open for the 2024 scholarship program in December 2023.
Documentation Needed to Enroll
Completed application form; Essay; At least one letter of recommendation; Transcript(s); Proof of legal blindness
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
National
United States
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
People with disabilities, You are legally blind in both eyes; a resident of the fifty states, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; will be enrolled in a full-time degree program OR currently working full-time and pursuing a degree. Visit website link for more eligibility details.
Citizenship Requirements
Active Visa or Other Status to reside in the US, If not a U.S resident, you must live and attend school in the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, and intend to remain in the U.S. after graduation.

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This service does not have a location or its location is private. This program can be accessed in United States.

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