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Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship

Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Senior

Max Award Amount:

$8,500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship is a scholarship program for high school seniors who are legally blind. The program is administered by Lighthouse Guild, a non-profit organization that provides services to people who are visually impaired or blind. The scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year for up to four years, to cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other education-related expenses. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership potential, as well as their essay.

Applications for the Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship are typically due in late March. Interested students can visit the Lighthouse Guild website for more information on the application process and requirements.

Eligibility Criteria For Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship

The Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are legally blind and planning to pursue higher education. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a high school senior who is legally blind, meaning that the student has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with best correction, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.
  • Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States for the academic year following high school graduation.
  • The Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • The Applicant should provide documentation of legal blindness, academic achievement, and financial need.
  • The Applicant should be a United States citizen or legal resident.
  • Submit a completed application, including transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation, by the specified deadline.

Note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee that an applicant will receive a scholarship, as selection is based on a competitive review process.

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