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NFB Scholarships

NFB Scholarships

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

NFB Scholarships is a program of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) that provides financial assistance to blind and visually impaired students who are pursuing higher education. The NFB Scholarships program aims to support the academic and career aspirations of blind and visually impaired individuals and promote their inclusion in all aspects of society.

The NFB Scholarships program offers multiple scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $12,000, to deserving blind and visually impaired students. The scholarships can be used to cover tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses. The scholarships are awarded annually to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States.

The application process for the NFB Scholarships program typically opens in November of each year, and the deadline for submission is in March of the following year. Scholarship recipients are announced in May.

Eligibility Criteria For NFB Scholarships

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship program offers several different scholarships to blind and visually impaired students who are pursuing a full-time postsecondary course of study. The eligibility criteria for these scholarships are generally the same, and include:

  • Applicants must be legally blind (defined as having vision of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction, or having a visual field of less than 20 degrees).
  • Applicants must be pursuing a full-time postsecondary course of study at an accredited institution in the United States.
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
  • Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in any field except for theology or religious education.
  • Applicants must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and they must demonstrate leadership ability and active participation in their school and community.

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