Scholarship
Summary
Varying amount awards are available to full-time Iowa State University undergraduate or graduate students with a disability that might cause difficulty in pursuing academic study. First consideration is given to those having eye health or visual problems and demonstrated financial need.
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Apply By
March 1, 2023
Foundation
Iowa State University
Business Phone Number
515-294-5627
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Scholarship
Summary
The Keith Sargent Scholarship is open to any student with a mobility, visual, or hearing disability who has completed 24 transfer credits or one academic year at Iowa State University and who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship amount varies and may be renewed for an additional two years as long as a GPA of 2.75 or above is maintained. The award is administered through the Student Disability Resources Office.
Apply By
March 9 , 2023
Foundation
Iowa State University
Business Phone Number
515-294-5627
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Summary
Award scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for those attending a technical college or as an entering freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student. Students who are legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA, are full-time students, and are involved in their school/local community may apply online.
Apply By
February 14, 2023
Foundation
American Council of the Blind
Business Phone Number
(800) 866-3242
Website
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
Spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans are eligible for the annual Kathern F. Gruber Scholarships and Thomas H. Miller Scholarship to assist them with their higher education tuition. Six scholarships of $2000 and one $1000 will be awarded.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Gruber and Miller scholarships are for one year only, but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Qualifications for both programs are the same except for an added emphasis on music and fine arts for the Miller award.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Gruber and Miller scholarships are for one year only, but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Qualifications for both programs are the same except for an added emphasis on music and fine arts for the Miller award.
Apply By
April 29, 2022
Foundation
Blinded Veterans Association
Business Phone Number
(202) 371-8880
Business Contact Email
Business Address
Blinded Veterans Association
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
Awarding three (3) students an individual prize of $3,000, this competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines.
Apply By
March 29, 2022
Foundation
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
Business Phone Number
(844) 460-0625
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Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Apply By
December 31, 2022
Foundation
Learning Ally®
Business Phone Number
(800) 221-4792
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For Learning Ally members who are completing undergraduate or graduate degrees and are blind or visually impaired. Learning Ally awards top winners $6,000 each and special honors winners $3,000 each.
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
The College Bound Scholarship: up to 20 scholarships are awarded for high school seniors who are legally blind who will be college freshman in the upcoming school year. This is a one-time only scholarship.
The Graduate School Scholarship: for students who are legally blind and who are pursuing a Master’s, PhD, or any other post-Baccalaureate degree (MD, JD, MBA, etc.).
The Graduate School Scholarship: for students who are legally blind and who are pursuing a Master’s, PhD, or any other post-Baccalaureate degree (MD, JD, MBA, etc.).
Apply By
March 31
Foundation
Lighthouse Guild
Business Phone Number
(212) 769-7833
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Summary
Thirty scholarships ranging from $3,000 up to $12,000 are awarded for academic excellence, community service, and leadership. All applicants for these scholarships must be legally blind and pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution of higher education. In addition, one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time. Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships for which they qualify.
Apply By
March 31, 2023
Foundation
National Federation of the Blind
Business Phone Number
(410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
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Website
Business Address
NFB Scholarship Program
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jennigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jennigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Scholarship Category
Scholarship
Summary
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded every other year in even years to 2 selected applicants who are legally blind and who are continuing their education in the field of providing services to the blind and visually impaired. An Association for Education and Rehabilitation (AER) student membership is not required but encouraged.
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Opens spring 2024
Foundation
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
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