Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
47
Days
January 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Personal narrative in video format; Awards or honors received; Brief description of any of extracurricular, community activities, and leadership roles
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards

Description

Each year, the Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement awards are presented to Learning Ally members who are completing undergraduate or graduate degrees, and who are blind or visually impaired, in recognition of academic achievement, outstanding leadership, and service to others. The awards are given to students who are chosen by a selection committee. Learning Ally awards top winners $6,000 each and special honors winners $3,000 each. Applicants must submit a personal narrative in writing and video recording about their blindness or visual impairment and how Learning Ally changed their life. Details of any milestones, honors, awards, and noted achievements, including educational honors, special awards, honorary society memberships, and any special accomplishments (recognition, scholarships, and talents) are also required. A brief description of any of the applicant's extracurricular, community activities, and leadership roles must also be submitted. Please provide time frames and the extent and level of involvement. Applicants must also submit one letter of recommendation for this award from someone (must be a non-relative and not a legal guardian) who has had a positive influence/impact on their academic performance and success. This may be a teacher, tutor, community leader, or school administrator who knows the applicant personally and can speak to their classroom performance and extracurricular activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded
$6,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Personal narrative in video format; Awards or honors received; Brief description of any of extracurricular, community activities, and leadership roles
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact naa@LearningAlly.org
Tel: 800-221-4792 Address 20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540