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NFP Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund

NFP Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund 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 scholarship fund was established in memory of Florence Madden Grady-Fasick, a longtime member and leader of the NFB.

The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 per recipient and can be used to cover tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership potential, as well as their commitment to the goals of the National Federation of the Blind.

Applications for the Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship are typically available in January of each year, and the deadline for submission is in March of the same year. Scholarship recipients are announced in May.

Eligibility Criteria For NFP Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund

The NFP Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students who are pursuing a degree in nursing. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are as follows:

  • All the applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited nursing program in the United States and they must have completed at least one semester of nursing coursework.
  • All the applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and they must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
  • All the applicants must demonstrate financial need and they must submit an application form, official transcripts, a personal essay, and two letters of recommendation.

In addition to meeting these criteria, scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic achievement, commitment to the nursing profession, and potential to contribute to the field of nursing. The scholarship award amount may varies depending on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants.

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