Who Can Apply
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Requirements
Puerto Rico
United States
Legally Blind
College freshman
College junior
College senior
College sophomore
Doctoral-level study
Master's-level study
Full-Time Student
Availability
Contact
NFB Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
(410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
scholarships@nfb.orgSponsor
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
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