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American Council of the Blind Scholarships

American Council of the Blind

$2,750
Avg. Amount Awarded
220
Days
February 15 2021
Application Deadline
20
Awarded last year
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Other - Eye doctor's statement confirming the individual is legally blind
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
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American Council of the Blind Scholarships
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Description

Merit-based award available to undergraduate students who are legally blind in both eyes. Submit certificate of legal blindness and proof of acceptance at an accredited postsecondary institution, as well as scholarship application, high school or college transcripts and other supporting documents (see directions on www.acb.org). Deadline: February 15.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$4,500
High Amount Awarded
$55,000
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a postgraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkRestricted to applicants that have visual disabilities
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Other - Eye doctor's statement confirming the individual is legally blind
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
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Contact
Scholarship Coordinator
info@acb.org
Tel: 612-332-3242 Address 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Suite 195
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430