Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate Postgraduate

NFB Scholarship for $5,000

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
116
Days
March 31 2020
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of legal blindness in both eyes
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
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NFB Scholarship for $5,000
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Description

$5000 scholarships for legally blind, permanent residents of the U.S. or Puerto Rico, pursuing a postsecondary degree at an accredited institution in U.S. or PR. Selection is merit-based on academic excellence and leadership. With NFB assistance, winner attends NFB annual convention to receive award. Membership in NFB is not required.

Amount Details

$5,000
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
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of legal blindness in both eyes
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact Ms. Patti Chang
Esq. Chairperson, NFB Scholarship Program
scholarships@nfb.org
Tel: 410-659-9314 ext. 2415 Address 200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230