Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Eunice Fiorito Scholarship

American Foundation for the Blind

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
330
Days
February 14 2024
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Certification of legal blindness; Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The Eunice Fiorito Scholarship is for students studying in advocacy or disability services. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind. Submission of a certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician; two letters of recommendation from a current or recent instructor, career counselor or employer; and a proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school are required. Entering and transferring students must submit a notice or letter from the admissions office certifying acceptance or consideration for admission.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted to applicants that have visual disabilities
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Certification of legal blindness; Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact Sylvia Stinson-Perez
Chief Programs Officer
communications@afb.org
Tel: 212-502-7600 Address 1401 South Clark Street
Suite 730
Arlington, VA 22202