Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate Postgraduate

Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

$12,000
Avg. Amount Awarded
159
Days
March 31 2021
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
No
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Description

The American Action Fund for Blind Children & Adults $12,000 award to honor the top blind college student residing in and attending an accredited institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Winner receives financial assistance to attend NFB convention to receive scholarship.

Amount Details

$12,000
Low Amount Awarded
$12,000
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 or two-year college
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkRestricted to applicants that have visual disabilities
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

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Contact Cayte Mendez
Chairperson
scholarships@nfb.org
Tel: 410-659-9314 ext. 2415 Address NFB Scholarship Committee
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230