Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate Postgraduate

Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
313
Days
March 31 2023
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of legal blindness. For HS senior applicants: report(s) on college entrance examinations should be submitted.
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  • Checkmark Test Scores
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Description

First established by Charles Owen in loving memory of his blind wife, this award is now endowed by his last will and testament to honor the memory of both. Applicant must be a resident of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Recipient (s) must be able to attend the entire national convention of the National Federation of the Blind.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a postgraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkRestricted to applicants that have visual disabilities
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of legal blindness. For HS senior applicants: report(s) on college entrance examinations should be submitted.
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact scholarships@nfb.org
Tel: 410-659-9314 ext. 2415 Address 200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230