Scholarship Description
The Paul W. Ruckes Scholarship provides one (1) grant of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student who is blind or visually impaired pursuing a degree in engineering, computer, physical, or life sciences. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen and submit: 1. Written documentation of a visual impairment from an ophtalmologist or optometrist. Applicant need not be legally blind. 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance at a college or university 4. Three letters of recommendation 5. A typewritten statement of no more than three double-spaced pages describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, College 5th Year, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type:
Num Awards: 1
Min Award: 1000
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-04-30
Website: http://www.afb.org
Sponsoring Organization
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Contact Person: Michael Sylvie
Phone: 212-502-7661
Fax: 212-502-7771
Web: http://www.afb.org
Email:
