Blind, Low Vision, Visually Impaired Scholarships
Scholarships for the blind, scholarships for the visually impaired – regardless of their title, these financial aid programs can be used at schools for the blind or any other college or university of your choice.
Scholarships
Provides enrichment assistance for University of Michigan students with hearing, visual or mobility disabilities. Personal assistive devices, personal training, extracurricular and social activities, learning experiences and community outreach initiatives are provided by this fund.
The Saul and Shirley Lederer Fund
For University of Michigan students who have hearing, visual, and mobility impairments or chronic health issues and are active in their University community. Financial data: $1,000. Number awarded: 2
Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full or part-time at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university and be a resident of New Jersey. Applicant must be hearing impaired, physically disabled, or visually impaired. Available to U.S. citizens. Financial data: Up to $5,000. (908) 598-3582; Fax: (908) 598-3583.
Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards
Awards for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic high school seniors with learning disabilities. For students in grades 10-12 who plan to continue formal education beyond high school. Financial data: $2,000-$6,000. (609) 520-8044, (866) 732-3585; Email: jhaggith@rfbd.org.
American Action Fund Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Financial data: The stipend is $10,000. (425) 823-6380.
These scholarships will be awarded to two legally blind students who have at least a 3.5 GPA and exhibit outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Applicant must be a resident of Florida. Financial data: $2,000. (941) 966-7056; Email: grillbh@comcast.net.
Hermione Grant Calhoun Scholarship
Award for full-time female undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind and planning to study for a degree. Need minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial data: $3,000. (641) 236-3366 Email: scholarships@nfb.org.
Floyd Callward Memorial Scholarship
Available to any legally blind resident of New Hampshire or any legally blind resident of another state pursuing postsecondary education in New Hampshire is eligible. Both continuing and reentry students may apply. Financial data: $1,000. (603) 669-8733.
Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to blind full-time graduate students who present evidence of economic need. (Student Aid Report required.) Financial data: $500. (212) 502-7661; (800) AFB-LINE; Fax: (212) 502-7771; TDD: (212) 502-7662; Email: afbinfo@afb.net
Christian Record Services Scholarship
Scholarships for legally blind young people striving to obtain a college education. Applicant must be legally blind (20/200 with correction) and be a full-time student on the undergraduate level. Financial data: $500. (402) 488-0981; Fax: (402) 488-7582; E-mail: info@christianrecord.org.
