The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

Award Type: Scholarship

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.

Award Amount

Maximum: $12,000
Minimum: $3,000
Average: $5,000

Number of Awards

Maximum: 30
Minimum: 30
Average: 30

Applicants: 450

Deadlines & Renewal

March 31
Recipient is eligible to re-apply in subsequent years.

Eligibility Requirements

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Sponsoring Organization

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230


(410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
scholarships@nfb.org
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Contact Information

NFB Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
scholarships@nfb.org

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