National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program (Full-time Student)
Scholarship Overview: Merit-based scholarships for blind scholars planning to attend college full-time next fall
Application Available: December 1, 2024
Deadline Date: March 31, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally blind (PDF) in both eyes.
- Must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
- Must be 18 years of age by July 3 of this year
- Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year of application.
- Must participate in person in the entire NFB National Convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance to attend the national convention).
Application Reqiurements:
- Completed Online Application
- Essay
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Proof of Legal Blindness
- Transcript
- SAT/ACT Scores- high school seniors only
- Interview
Selection Criteria- All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Essay Details:
Write 700 words or less. The topic is you. The committee members want to know what sets you apart from other applicants: Who are you? What are your outstanding qualities? How do you handle your blindness? What makes you unique and qualifies you for a scholarship on the national level? We recommend using Arial 12-point font and having someone proofread your essay before you submit it.
Award Amount: $8,000
Award Details:
There are thirty $8,000 merit-based scholarships currently available.
Website/URL: https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Cayte Mendez
Contact Email: scholarships@nfb.org
Contact Phone Number: 410-659-9314, extension 2415
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Disability or Health Condition, Undocumented
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student