National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

Sponsored by National Federation of the Blind

$10,000

30 awards

Deadline not published

About this scholarship

The NFB Scholarship Program awards thirty $10,000 scholarships each year to legally blind students residing in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico who are pursuing or planning full-time postsecondary study, judged on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Finalists are announced in spring and must attend the NFB's national convention in July, where winners are selected; up to five scholarships may go to part-time students who meet all other requirements.

How to apply

Deadline for the upcoming cycle has not been announced yet. Check the official site.

Eligibility

Grade levels: High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
Location: Nationwide
Citizenship: No restriction listed

Required documents

Essay
Transcript
Recommendation letter

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