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
Dominican College at San Rafael
Dominican College at San Rafael offers an endowed scholarship to students who are legally blind and are interested in studying music. (415) 485-3204, 888-323-6763; Email: chilly@dominican.edu.
Jerrold M. Drake Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial assistance for graduate or undergraduate education to blind students in California. Any legally blind student may apply for a scholarship. Selection is based first on academic merit and second on financial need. Financial data: $1,000.
Lawrence "Muzzy" Marcelino Memorial Scholarship
Supports graduate or undergraduate education for legally blind students in California; recipients must attend the convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California. Selection based on academic merit and financial need. Financial data: $1,500. (510) 846-6086.
Barbara Jackman Zuckert Scholarship for Part-time Blind Students
Students with print disabilities who are enrolled, in good standing, or who have been accepted for admission at The George Washington University are eligible. Must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, demonstrate need for assistance. V/TDD: (202) 994-8250; Fax: (202) 994-7610; Email: dss@gwu.edu.
Gayle M. Krause-Edwards Scholarship
Awarded to two legally blind students exhibiting outstanding academic and leadership achievements, who are residents of Florida, are enrolled in an accredited school, and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Financial data: $2,000. (941) 966-7056; Email: grillbh@comcast.net.
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.
Applicants must be enrolled in an Illinois grade school or high school, have been diagnosed with a visual impairment that requires accommodations at school, and experiencing financial limitations. (312) 236-8569; Email: kerry@guildfortheblind.org.
For legally blind students registered with their State Commission for the Blind. Must provide proof of enrollment or acceptance. Must reside and attend school in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, or Wash DC. Financial data: $5,000. (212) 821-9200; Fax: (212) 821-9707; TTY: (212) 821-9713; Email: sca@lighthouse.org.
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.
Any blind person who has received a bachelor's degree and wishes to pursue a graduate degree at an accredited college within the state of Michigan. (517) 373-2062, (800) 292-4200.
