The Evelyn Benson Leadership Endowment Scholarship is a program of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) that provides financial assistance to blind and visually impaired individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential and are pursuing a postsecondary education. The scholarship was established in memory of Evelyn Benson, who was a prominent leader and advocate for the blind.
The scholarship award amount is $3,000 and can be used to cover tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to the goals of the National Federation of the Blind.
Applications for the Evelyn Benson Leadership Endowment Scholarship are typically available in November of each year, and the deadline for submission is in March of the following year. Scholarship recipients are announced in May.