Blind Scholarships

Offered to a legally blind junior, senior, or graduate student, of good character, have exhibited academic excellence, and are studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are visually impaired or blind. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen and submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance at a college or university 4. Three letters of recommendation 5. A typewritten 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.

Awarded to a full-time post-secondary student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible, the applicant must reside in the United States but need not be a citizen of the United States. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants to the United States. Applicants must submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance into a full-time post-secondary program 4. Evidence of economic need 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. Proof of residency (e.g., telephone bill, lease, utility bill) 7. A Typewritten statement of three double-spaced pages describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used. New immigrants, please include a description of your country of origin and the reason for coming to the United States.

Provided to a WOMAN who is legally blind, studying religious or classical music at the college level. To be eligible the applicant must be a United States citizen, and submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance at a college or university 4. Three letters of recommendation 5. A sample performance tape of voice or instrumental selection (not to exceed 30 minutes) 6. 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.

Provided to a full-time graduate student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen and submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance into a full-time graduate program 4. Evidence of economic need 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. 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.

Offered to WOMEN who are legally blind and enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen, and submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance at a college or university 4. Three letters of recommendation 5. A sample performance tape (not to exceed 30 minutes) or a creative writing sample 6. 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.

Provided to graduate and undergraduate students who are legally blind and studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are visually impaired or blind and who can additionally submit evidence of economic need. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen studying in the U.S and submit: 1. Evidence of legal blindness 2. Official transcript(s) of grades 3. Proof of acceptance in an accredited graduate or undergraduate training program within the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. 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. Four scholarships of $2,500 each to undergraduates or graduates who are studying full-time in the field of rehabilitation or education of persons who are blind and/or visually impaired. Check website for changes in application deadline.

Applicant Criteria Students interested in applying for a scholarship must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be visually impaired (i.e., have a severe reduction in vision that cannot be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses). Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be US citizens. Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients. Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible.

Applicant Criteria Students interested in applying for a scholarship must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be visually impaired (i.e., have a severe reduction in vision that cannot be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses). Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be US citizens. Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients. Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible.

To provide scholarships for graduates of the Ohio State School for the Blind who wish to work toward a degree from a technical, 2year or 4 year college.

Project Success provides career and technical financial assistance to help students that are focused on career and technical training rather than post-secondary college education in an effort to graduate high school with the necessary skills to immediately enter the work force. Currently in 12th grade Currently enrolled in a HCPS Career Center (Bowers/Whitley, D.W. Waters, Simmons, or South County) Financial assistance offsets the costs of tuition, books, classroom equipment/supplies and final certification expenses Amounts of $1,000-$2,000 will support a student through graduation

The National Federation of the Blind has the largest scholarship program for legally blind post-secondary students in the country. The Federation grants thirty scholarships annually to legally blind persons in higher education from college freshmen to doctoral candidates. The scholarships range in value from $3,000 to $12,000, and generous donors like the internationally famous scientist and thinker Dr. Ray Kurzweil often enhance these values with additional gifts. Federation scholarship winners also win a trip to the organizations annual convention and the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with the nations most dynamic leaders of the blind community. Winning a Federation scholarship is a lifetime distinction since winners must compete in a pool of 500 applicants. Winning is also an honor since the selection process is performed by successful blind persons. Winners recognize that they have been chosen by their blind peers who are not fooled by lowered expectations of blind people but rather seek out true quality. For the detailed program rules and the application form, go to: http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm

Eligibility: All majors • Must be declared legally blind by a licensed California physician and provide verification from the physician.• Preference given to students with financial need GPA: 2.80