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Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Jewish Guild for the Blind GuildScholar Program 12-16 scholarships For college bound students who are legally blind. Applications will be accepted from students at the start of their senior year. Proof of legal blindness, Proof of US citizenship or legal residency, Copies of school transcripts and copies of SAT and/or ACT results, Three letters of recommendation, and two personal statements. The Scholarship and Career Awards are open to students in all 50 states and any US territories. Students interested in applying for a scholarship must meet the following criteria Applicants must be legally blind (i.e., have a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye). Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. .Applicants must be US citizens, and reside in the United States or a US Territory. Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients. Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible. The application is an online process. www.jgb.org/guild scholar.asp Lighthouse International Seven scholarships are offered. Undergraduate Award The Trinka Davis Graduate Award was permanently endowed with a gift from the Trinka Davis Foundation The Judy Van Nostrand Arts Award is given to someone already distinguished, or who shows exceptional promise, in a creative endeavor such as the visual arts, writing, music, graphic arts, etc. The Harry G. Starr Endowed Scholarship was endowed with a generous bequest from the late Harry G. Starr, a successful financial entrepreneur and investor. The Syde Hurdus President's Award is given in memory of Ms. Hurdus' dedication to the Lighthouse, and in honor of her commitment to preparing young people with vision loss for promising lives rich in achievement. $10,000$15,000 each Each carries a $10,000 prize For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 Sept. 15 (at the beginning of the senior year) March 31 1 212-769-7801 Must show evidence of enrollment or acceptance in an appropriate degree program for the following academic year before receiving the award. Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process American Foundation for the Blind The Delta Gamma Foundation $1,000 Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship: to an undergraduate or graduate student who is legally blind, of good character, has exhibited academic excellence, and is studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. The Ferdinand Torres $1,500 Scholarship provides one grant to a full-time post-secondary student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. April 30 Proof of legal blindness, US citizenship. Completed application, an essay describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and a statement about how the scholarship award will be used. Proof of acceptance to the university and three letters of recommendation. April 30 The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship provides one grant to a full-time graduate student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. April 30 Evidence of legal blindness. Official transcripts and proof of acceptance to a post-secondary program. Three letters of recommendation. A typewritten statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used. Proof of residence in the United States (e.g., telephone bill, lease, utility bill). Proof of residence in the US (telephone bill, lease, utility bill, etc.) New immigrants should include a description of their country of origin and their reason for coming to the US. Evidence of economic need. The applicant must be a United States citizen. Evidence of legal blindness. Official transcripts and proof of acceptance to a fulltime graduate program. Three letters of recommendation. A typewritten statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used. Evidence of economic need. American Foundation for the Blind American Foundation for the Blind $500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 2 Comments To be eligible the applicant must reside in the United States, but need not be a citizen of the United States. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants to the United States. Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments American Foundation for the Blind The R. L. Gillette Scholarship offers two (2) scholarships to women who are legally blind and enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music. $1,000 to each person April 30 *A performance tape not to exceed 30 minutes, or a creative writing sample is required. American Foundation for the Blind The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship provides four (4) grants to undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind and studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. One of these grants is for a student who meets all requirements and submits evidence of economic need. The Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship. One (1) scholarship given to a female undergraduate or graduate student studying classical or religious music. $2,500 to each person April 30 $1,000 April 30 The applicant must be a United States citizen. Evidence of legal blindness. Official transcripts. Proof of acceptance at a college or university. Three letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation. A typewritten statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used. Evidence of legal blindness. Official transcripts and proof of acceptance in an accredited graduate or undergraduate training program in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. Three letters of recommendation. A typewritten statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship monies will be used. In addition to the general requirements, Anderson applicants must submit with their supporting documents: A music performance on CD. The Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship: Provides one (1) scholarship to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences. $1,000 April 30 American Foundation for the Blind American Foundation for the Blind For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 3 Evidence of economic need, if applicable. The applicant must be a United States citizen studying in the United States. Organization National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. $12,000 Given by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a nonprofit organization which works to assist blind people, in memory of the man who changed perceptions regarding the capabilities of the blind in this country and throughout the world. § For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/schol arships For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 Open period: November, 2011, and continues to the deadline of March 31, 2012. 4 § Please note that citizenship is not required but applicants must be permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico; international students are not eligible. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS: 1. must be “legally blind” in both eyes, and 2. must reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, and 3. must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution in the 2012 scholastic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time, and 4. must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship. $10,000 For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/schol arships National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Two National Federation of the Blind Scholarships Each for $7,000 Same for the entire NFB Scholarship Program. "There shall be no limitation as to field of study, except that it shall be directed towards attaining financial independence and shall exclude religion and those seeking only to further general or cultural education." Same for the entire NFB Scholarship Program. National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Four National Federation of the Blind Scholarships $5,000 Same for the entire NFB Scholarship Program. For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/schol arships National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Twenty two National Federation of the Blind Scholarships 3,000 Same for the entire NFB Scholarship Program. For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/schol arships For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 Open period: November, 2011, and continues to the deadline of March 31, 2012. Open period: November, 2011, and continues to the deadline of March 31, 2012. Open period: November, 2011, and continues to the deadline of March 31, 2012. Open period: November, 2011, and continues to the deadline of March 31, 2012. 5 For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/schol arships Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Mays Mission for Mays Mission Scholarships Stipend, June 30th the Handicapped, Inc. Offers scholarships to deserving individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. The current program supports 7 college students. amount not specified Learning Ally (formally Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) Nine awards. The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards $1,000 $6,000 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 6 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments To qualify for a Mission scholarship one must be able to document a significant disability, score of 18 or better on the A.C.T or 870 on S.A.T., be enrolled in a four-year study program (under-graduate only) working toward a baccalaureate degree and provide proof of enrollment. Upon acceptance to our program, recipients agree to provide proof of full-time enrollment each semester, submit grades, maintain a GPA of 2.3 and write an "update letter" providing the Mission with information pertaining to grades, struggles, triumphs, campus life and a general "how are you doing" letter. Be legally blind. Have received, or will receive, a bachelor's, masters or doctorate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the US or its territories (applicants need not plan to continue their educations further). Have an overall academic average for their undergraduate years of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent, if an alternative grading system is used). Provide evidence of leadership, enterprise and service to others. Mays Mission for the Handicapped 604 Colonial Dr. Heber Springs, AR 72543 501-362-7526 Toll Free: 888 5037955 info@maysmission. org www.maysmission. org/schol.html Three top winners will receive $6,000 each; three Special Honors winners will receive $3,000 each; and three Honors winners will receive $1,000 each. 866-732-3585 http://www.learning ally.org/ Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Blinded Veterans Association Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and $1,000 Thomas H. Miller Awards $2,000 April Spouses and dependent children of blinded veterans are eligible for the annual Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards to assist them with their higher education tuition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process: letters of reference, transcript and essay. The fees in all cases are paid directly to the school and are intended to defray the cost of tuition, books, and general fees. Four $2,000 and two $1,000 scholarships are awarded. www.bva.org March All legally blind students admitted to academic and vocational training programs at the post-secondary level are eligible. A cumulative grade point average of 3.3 is generally required. The awards are based on academic excellence, community interaction and leadership qualities. Leading candidates are interviewed by phone. Scholarships are presented at the ACB annual convention. ACB covers the cost of attending. ACB also administers scholarship programs for its affiliates in Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and Oregon. Blinded Veterans Association Attn: Scholarship Program 477 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-2694 American Council of the Blind National Scholarship Program 30 scholarships are awarded $500 $2,500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 7 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Freedom Scientific, Inc. Freedom Scientific Technology Award Program 50 awards $1,500 $2,500 in vouchers for the company products March Applicants must be US citizens or Canadian residents, who are legally blind and planning to pursue a full-time course of study at either the college/university or graduate school level. Winners are selected by the partnering organizations based on academic achievement, extracurricular or community service leaderships and demonstrated personal qualities. American Council of the Blind * State Affiliates State Affiliate Scholarships $500 $2,000 Varies by affiliate chapter The Council for Exceptional Children The Yes I Can! Awards recognize the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. CEC will select 21 winners for their outstanding achievements in: Academics Arts Athletics School and Community Activities Self-Advocacy Technology Transition Certification of legal blindness is required. Generally open to students pursuing a postsecondary education in a college, trade or mechanical program. The awards are based on academic excellence, community interaction, work experience and leadership qualities. Candidates must be 2–21 years of age when they are nominated. The nominee must have an identified disability. Each candidate may be nominated in only one category. International nominations are accepted. Posthumous nominations are not accepted. This program is implemented through a partnership with ACB, AFB, Braille Institute of America, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, NFB and Learning Ally. Must reside in the state of the affiliate chapter. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 8 Nominations will be accepted electronically via email to yesican@cec.sped.o rg. If you are unable to submit the nomination materials electronically, please contact Andrea Elkin at andreae@cec.sped. org for more information. Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process VSA The VSA arts Young Soloists Award Annually recognizes outstanding young musicians with disabilities, ages 25 and under, who have exhibited exceptional talents as vocalists or instrumentalists. Completed application form. One-page narrative including biographical information and the reasons why the applicant feels he/she should be selected as the recipient. Recording (audio, video, CD, or DVD) presenting three (3) musical selections. The George Washington University Barbara Jackman Zuckert Scholarship for Blind Part-time Students $5,000 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 November 1 May 30 9 Comments Each year, a committee of music professionals selects four award recipients to receive scholarship funds and the opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Students with print disabilities who are Disability Support enrolled, in good standing, or who have Services been accepted for admission at The George George Washington Washington University are eligible to apply. University Applicants must be U.S. citizens or 800 21st St., NW permanent residents and must demonstrate Washington, D.C. that no other resources are available to 20052 address their particular needs. Although Telephone: 202financial need will be the most strongly 994-8250 considered factor in selecting a recipient, it Web site: may not be the sole deciding factor. http://gwired.gwu. Scholastic excellence, opportunity for edu/dss/ApplytoG career advancement, or other notable W/#7 circumstances may be considered. Applicants must submit a complete application (including a financial aid statement), a letter of application, certification of disability, and a high school or college transcript. Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Fordham University Law School Amy Reiss Blind Student Scholarship Students who are blind and are interested in pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Friends-in-Art Friends-in-Art Scholarship To provide financial assistance to blind students who are majoring or planning to major in fields related to the arts. 1 award per year Fordham University School of Law Financial Aid Office 33 West 60th Street 9th Floor New York, NY 10023 212.636.6815 Fax: 212.636.6018 financialaid@law.f ordham.edu Friends-in-Art c/o Harvey Miller 402 East French Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712-3410 828-862-3412 hhmiller@citicom. net $1,500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 April This program is open to blind and visually impaired high school seniors and college students who are majoring or planning to major in music, art, drama, or creative writing. Required submissions are a recording of 2 contrasting pieces for music students; 10 slides of their work for art students; a recording of 1 dramatic and 1comic scene for drama students; and a varied selection of their writing for creative writing students. 10 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Ohio State University The Ohio Lions Foundation/Helen Keller Scholarship $2750 March Complete application form, include a copy of college transcript, and a one to two page essay on “Your career goals and how you plan to reach them.” Eligible students must be residents of the state of Ohio and must be legally blind. The Association of Blind Citizens The Association of Blind Citizens will offer three college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. $1,000 April 15 Provide a 300 to 500 word autobiographical sketch of yourself. Please include how the scholarship award would help you achieve your goal to attend college or a recognized vocational program. A high school or college transcript. A certificate of legal blindness or a letter from your ophthalmologist. Two letters of reference. One will be valued at $3000 and three $2000 scholarships and an additional eleven $1000 scholarships will be available. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, living expenses or related expenses resulting from vision impairment. Leah Monaghan, Scholarship Coordinator Office for Disability Services 150 Pomerene Hall 1760 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1297 The Association of Blind Citizens PO Box 246 Holbrook, MA 02343 781-961-1023 scholarship@blind citizens.org For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 11 www.blindcitizens. org/abc_scholarshi p.html Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship is awarded biennially to two selected applicants studying for a career in the field of services to children or adults who are blind or visually impaired. $750 Applicants for the Ferrell Scholarship must be legally blind (have a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the best-corrected eye and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.) Applicants must be studying at the postsecondary level for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. Applications must be typed and submitted electronically to AER at scholarships@aerbvi.org. The letters of recommendation and an original, signed proof of vision status must be mailed separately to AER Scholarship Committee, 1703 North Beauregard Street, Suite 440, Alexandria, VA 22311-1717. *** Check each of the state affiliates for separate chapter scholarships National Federation of the Blind of Washington Hazel tenBroek Merit Scholarship Beverly Prows Memorial Scholarship $2,000 $3,000 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 February Hazel tenBroek Merit Scholarship: Awarded to a legally blind state resident pursuing a full-time college or graduate course of study. Beverly Prows Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a legally blind state resident pursuing a full-time college or graduate school course of study. 12 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. ELA Foundation Scholarships ELA Scholarships are available only to women graduate students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university in the United States. The student An unofficial copy of the college/university transcript reflecting your most recent college or university academic year. $500 $2,000 June 1 must be a woman with a physical disability. The student must be currently accepted to a graduate program in an accredited college or university in the United States. The student must be active in a local, state, or national disability organization - either in person or electronically - which is providing services and/or advocacy for people with disabilities. The student must be willing to update ELA with an annual letter on September 1 of each year on her progress in her academic and working career. A completed ELA Verification of Disability form filled out and signed by your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or physician. An essay in 1,000 words or less, typewritten in 16-point font or larger and doubled spaced explaining, "How I Will Change the Face of Disability on the Planet." Two typed letters of recommendation from current teachers, faculty members or employers on their letterhead regarding your scholastic aptitude, leadership abilities and personal qualifications For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 13 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Council of Citizens With Low Vision International Fred Scheigert Scholarship Available to full-time college students with low vision. Scholarships are offered to visually impaired students with a vision range from Low Vision (20/70 in the better eye with best possible correction, or a field restricted to no greater than 30 degrees), to those who, in spite of a more significant vision or field restriction, are still able to benefit from the use of low vision devices to perform daily visual tasks. Applicants must provide a statement from an ophthalmologist indicating that the applicant’s visual acuity is no better than 20/70 in the better eye with best possible correction, or is limited to a field of 30 degrees. Applicants must be either freshman who have been accepted to a university of their choosing, or continuing students in good standing. Prospective freshmen students, as well as those choosing to attend another university in the fall, MUST provide acceptance letters from the university of their choosing. Applicants must have maintained a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (“B”) on a scale where 4.0 (“A”) is the highest attainable GPA. *The Carl Foley Graduate Scholarship Program is for graduate students attending one of several colleges and universities, which offer a degree in the field of low vision. Applicants need not be visually impaired. Application is made through the school directly. $3,000 March 15th *The Carl Foley Graduate Scholarship Program Four Scholarships For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 14 1400 North Drake Road, #218 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: 616-3819566 or 1-800-7332258 URL: http://www.cclvi.o rg Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Twitty-MilsapSterban Foundation Twitty-Milsap-Sterban Foundation Scholarships June 1 Sept 1 Any student who is blind and enrolled in a four-year college or graduate school program is eligible to apply. 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1300 PO Box 43517 Detroit, MI 48243 Phone: 313-567-1920 Wisconsin Council of the Blind Lloyd P. Foote Scholarship Fund $1,000 7 scholarships Fall Christian Record Services Ann Lowe Memorial Scholarships Fifteen scholarships Eligibility: Applicants must be from the state of Wisconsin, be legally blind, have completed at least one year carrying a full academic load, and have an accumulated grade point of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Scholarships in all areas of study for undergraduate students who are legally blind. Applications for tuition scholarships are accepted between November 1 of the present year and April 1 of the following year for assistance the next fall term. For example, if tuition assistance is desired for the school year 2006-2007, the application should be received in our office between November 1, 2005, and April 1, 2006. The committee will meet soon after the application deadline of April 1 to determine which applicants qualify for a scholarship for the coming school year. You will receive a letter informing you of the committee's decision by June. Varies Renewable $500 each, March payable in installmen ts of $250 per semester. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 15 4444 South 52ndSt Lincoln, NE 68516 402-488-0981 www.christianrecor d.org Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments New Hampshire Charitable Foundation A variety of support is offered through our scholarship and loan programs. We administer more than 350 separate funds — established by individuals, families, organizations, and businesses — to provide scholarships for education beyond high school. Scholarships for disabled students who are New Hampshire residents 37 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-225-6641 www.nhcf.org An endowed scholarship for students who are legally blind and are interested in studying music. Office of Admissions 50 Acacia Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 www.dominican.edu Disability Resource Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-993-2774 apollo.gmu.edu/finai d Dominican College at San Rafael George Mason University The Barry and Velma Berkey Scholarship $2,500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 May 25 Scholarship for a blind or visually impaired full-time undergraduate student with the intent to major in teaching, social work, music, journalism or nursing. An ophthalmologist certification of visual impairment is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. 16 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Florida Council of the Blind scholarships Consist of awards totaling $4,500.00, which are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education or professional training beyond the high school level 1. Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have vision in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses or may have vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field of vision of no more than 20 degrees. 2. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Florida. 3. Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also apply) 4. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be accepted for enrollment. 5. Applicant must be seeking a college degree. 6. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. 7. Applicants who are full-time must carry at least 12 credit hours per semester/quarter to be eligible for the $1,500.00 award. Those who are part-time must carry a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester/quarter to be eligible for the $500.00 award. A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or scholarships you have received or that are pending. Part-time students must include an explanation for part-time status (e.g., employed student, family responsibilities, etc.). 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Official transcript from school currently or most recently attended. Florida Council of the Blind c/o Nancy Folsom 6500 Montrose Trail Tallahassee, FL 32309 Two for $1,500 One for $1,000 One for $500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 March 31st 17 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired, Inc. (NAPVI) President's Committee On Employment of People with Disabilities NAPVI Scholarship $500 . PO Box 317 Watertown, MA 02272 Phone: 1-800-5626265 ELA Scholarship Nike Scholarship Nordstrom Scholarship $2,000 $2,500 $2,000 Deadline is January 14 Washington State Department of Services for the Blind Shirley A. Smith Scholarship Grants awarded in amounts not to exceed $1,500 Grants are available for visually impaired students who are entering college, visually impaired gifted children in a special program, and multi-handicapped visually impaired children in special programs or needing special equipment ELA Scholarship $2,000: Awarded to female graduate blind students who have been accepted in an accredited college or university graduate program. Grant is made payable to the institution Nike Scholarship $2,500: Awarded to a high school senior or undergraduate blind student who has been accepted in an accredited college or university program. Grant is made payable to the institution. Nordstrom Scholarship $2,000: Awarded to a high school senior or undergraduate blind student who has been accepted in an accredited college or university program. Grant is made payable to the institution. To be considered, applicant must be a legal resident of Washington State, eligible for vocational rehabilitation services with DSB, and a high school senior who will graduate the year that the scholarship application is submitted. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 18 Child and Family Program Scholarship Program 3411 South Alaska Way Seattle, WA 98118 Phone 206-721-4422 or 1-800-552-7103 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Arthur E. Copeland Scholarship for Males Helen Copeland Scholarship for Females $500 33 North Institute Street Brown Hall, Suite 015 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-630-0422 Visually Impaired Data Processors International Kelly Cannon Memorial Scholarship Amount varies Arthur E. Copeland Scholarship for Males: Awarded to members of USABA for two years and have been admitted to an academic, vocational, technical, professional, or certification program at the post-secondary level. Helen Copeland Scholarship for Females: Awarded to members of USABA for two years and have been admitted to an academic, vocational, technical, professional, or certification program at the post-secondary level. Awarded to high school seniors and undergraduates who are interested in majoring in computer science or computer programming. Association For The Education and Rehabilitation of The Blind and Visually Impaired of Ohio The David H. Newmeyer PostSecondary Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students $500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 August 15th This is a $500 scholarship for qualified visually impaired students who wish to better themselves by enrolling in academic, vocational, or technical training programs at the post-secondary level. Must be an Ohio resident (1 full year prior to application) Must be "Visually Impaired" (legal definition) Must complete application and the required supporting documents Former recipients are NOT eligible 19 C/o Janis Olsen Summit Bank Building 310 4th Avenue South, Suite 822 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Mail applications to Mrs. Jan Jasko 7012 Beresford Ave., Parma Hts Oh. 44130-5050 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline The Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. Second Sense (Guild for the Blind) Joan P. Hussey William F. Lynch Scholarship Fund Richard A. Perritt Scholarship Fund National Federation of Music Clubs NFMC Music for the Blind Composition Awards (2 awards) NFMC Music for the Blind Performance Awards (8 awards) South Dakota Free Tuition and Fees for Visually Impaired Persons South Dakota Board of Regents Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc., offers scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired and plan to study Judaica. The Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. 110 East 30th Street New York, NY 10016 Telephone: 212-8892525 http://www.jbilibrar y.org For more information, please contact Kerry Obrist at the Guild for the Blind at (312) 2368569 or kerry@guildfortheb lind.org National Federation of Music Clubs 1336 North Delaware St Indianapolis, IN 462022481 317-638-4003 South Dakota Board of Regents, Scholarship Committee 207 East Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501-3159 (605) 773-3455 To be eligible, students must: Be enrolled in an Illinois grade school or high school; have been diagnosed by a medical doctor with a visual impairment that requires accommodations within their school environment; and have a family experiencing financial limitations. $150-$250 February Blind composer members of NFMC ages 10-30 March Blind instrumentalist or vocalist members of NFMC under age 19 who are U.S. citizens exemption from tuition For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 20 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments National Tour Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Limited to undergraduate or graduate students with physical and/or sensory disabilities who are planning a career in the travel and tourism industry National Tour Foundation 546 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 800-682-8886 $3,500 The Bank of America The Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program Up to $5,000 annually CAPED— California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability CAPED offers eight different scholarships Up to $1,500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 April 1 Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or full time students attending an accredited undergraduate college or university, and under the age of 40. Applicants must provide written documentation that they meet the definition of Disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants must plan on earning a degree or certificate in Finance, Business or Computer Systems AND plan on a career with a banking institution. For students with disabilities attending a California institution of higher education. 21 http://www.tourismc ares.org PO Box 1465 Taylor, SC 29687 Phone: 864-268-3363 Fax: 864-268-7160 Terry Stark, CAPED 71423 Biskra Road Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 V: 760-346-8206 T: 760-341-4084 Fax: 760-340-5275 Caped2000@aol.com http://www.caped.net Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Louise C. Nacca Memorial for Educational Aid for the Handicapped Trust Louise Nacca Memorial Trust Louise C. Nacca Memorial for Educational Aid for the Handicapped Trust c/o First Union National Bank 190 River Road NJ3132 Summit, NJ 07901 908-598-3582 Fax: 908-598-3583 Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students One-time award available to student who has a visual, hearing or physical impairment. May be used at any postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be enrolled full or part-time at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university. Applicant must be hearing impaired, physically disabled, or visually impaired. Restricted to U.S. citizens Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Must be a resident of Texas. Tuition exemption For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 22 Under Texas Education Code Section 54.205, students who are certified as blind and are a Texas resident are entitled to have tuition, required fees and the general property deposit exempted. Contact the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Services for the Blind division for information about how to secure certification Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Minnesota Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students Tuition Waiver/Assistance for Blind or Deaf Students Tuition exemption Northern Arizona University Emily Marie Benson Memorial Scholarship $10,000 To receive a full tuition waiver as a blind student, you are not required to be in a certificate or degree program, a common criteria in other financial aid programs. You are eligible for a full tuition waiver if you are a legally blind Minnesota resident. Your vision must be no better than 20/200 or 20 degrees of visual field in the better eye for a full tuition waiver. Periodic exams will be required if blindness is temporary. 1. Be a U. S. citizen. 2. Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at Northern Arizona University. 3. Have a significant medical condition and/or disability. 4. Provide a resume describing his/her personality, activities, awards, special performance and talents, and any other information that the applicant believes to be relevant. 5. Submit a one-page essay describing how he/she is able to see past the barriers of his/her medical condition and how it benefits and inspires them to reach goals and overcome challenges on a daily basis. 6. Submit a one-page letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows him/her very well. The purpose of this letter is to provide information about the person, not their academic background. The letter is to be signed, dated and placed in a sealed envelope and submitted with the scholarship application. 7. Submit a one-page letter from his/her current physician describing the applicant, their attitude toward their medical condition, and the specifics of that condition, along with any other information. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 March 1 23 Comments This scholarship will attempt to cover tuition, fees and oncampus housing to the recipient through the provision of an approximately $10,000 scholarship. Any excess funds will be made available to the student to use for such items as food, books and medical expenses. Preference will be given to an incoming freshman; however, other applicants meeting the aforementioned criteria are encouraged to apply. disability.support@ NAU.edu Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process California State University Foundation The Schoettler Scholars Program 20 annual scholarships $5,000 each blindmicemart.co m Mouse Hole Scholarship Program $3,500 Samara's Scholarship Fund Samara’s Scholarship Fund for the Visually Impaired and Blind For legally blind CSU graduate and undergraduate students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Students may attend any CSU campus and nominations for the scholarship will be received from financial aid offices. Applicants must be legally visually impaired or have a parent or parents that are legally visually impaired. They must be a high school graduate or equivalent and be graduating by the summer and not have been previously enrolled solely in any college. If receiving a GED, it must be earned by the summer. The length of the essay will be at least 3 pages and not exceed 15 pages double-spaced. Essays may be submitted for consideration in these ways: A. Electronically sent as attachments by email B. Saved on a CD or 3.5 inch floppy and mailed Submissions sent as an attachment by e-mail or those saved on Cd or 3.5 inch floppy must be in MS Word or text format. Entries received in any other formats except the above mentioned will not be considered. The Information Cover Sheet and a letter of recommendation must accompany each essay. Applicants will be evaluated and may receive assistance with tuition, books, visual aids, housing, transportation, and/or their special needs. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 May 24 Comments MouseHole@houston .rr.com Submit Essay, Application, and Recommendation Letter Here! Postal Address for mailing essays: Mouse Hole Scholarships 16810 Pinemoor Way Houston, TX 77058 Contact Phone Number: 713 876 6971 Call Jodi at: 509-886-1055 Call Donna Gills at: 509-884-7924 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Delta Gamma Foundation Ruth Billow Memorial Education Fund To provide financial assistance to members of the Delta Gamma sorority who are visually impaired. Two each year: 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student This program is open to members of the sorority who are either blind or visually impaired or are pursuing professional training in areas related to working with persons who are blind or visually impaired or in sight preservation. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Entry Point! Delta Gamma Foundation 3250 Riverside Drive Columbus, Ohio 43221-0397 614-481-8169 freeman14@comcas t.net www.deltagamma.o rg http://www.entrypoi nt.org (202) 326-6649 $1,000 for undergrad uates $2,500 for graduate students For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 May be submitted at any time. This is an internship program for college students with disabilities. Offers summer internships and semester co-ops in major companies throughout the United States, including NASA, IBM, NIH, Texas Instruments, J.P. Morgan Chase. New internships are available at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Open to students with disabilities majoring in life sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and some social science and business fields. 1) Be full-time undergraduate or graduate students, 2) Be a Science, Math, Engineering, or Computer Science major (some opportunities available for business majors), 3) Have a B-average GPA, and 4) Be a U.S. citizen. 25 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Lavelle Fund for the Blind For students residing in NY, NJ and CT. Participating colleges for undergraduate and graduate aid are:, Dominican College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Seton Hall University, Marist College, Manhattanville College, and Marymount Manhattan College. Graduate school aid (only): Fordham University & St. John’s University Before being considered for any Fund stipend support, students must first complete their own college’s standard financial aid application process. Students must normally meet three criteria: (1) being a resident of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (2) being certified as legally blind by their home state commission for the blind; and (3) meeting each college’s own general criteria for need-based financial aid. Mr. Brian Fernandes Vice President for Enrollment Manage. Dominican College (845) 848-0807 brian.fernandes@dc .edu Fund stipends will be awarded on a ‘last dollar’ of need basis with a maximum of $15,000 per year for 4 years. Students apply through one of the eight participating colleges. Lavelle Fund for the Blind 307 West 38th Street, #2010 New York, NY 10018 212-668-9801 Kelly Dearborn Director, Disability Services O’Hare Hall, Lower Level 718-817-4362 Fax: 718-817-0888 Dearborn@fordham .edu FORDHAM UNIVERSITY 441 East Fordham Road Bronx, NY 10458 To learn more about the Lavelle Scholarship Program, please visit the Fund’s web site (www.lavellefund.org) – or contact Scholarship Program Coordinator Linda Mamrosh at: lmamrosh@lavellefund.org. For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 Dorothy Schmidt Disability Services 718-990-1482 ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 26 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Lavelle Fund for the Blind Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Diana Nash Director, Academic Access Program 212-774-0724 dnash@mmm.edu MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE 221 East 71st Street New York, NY 10021 Mr. Vin Crapanzano Dean, Marketing and Enrollment Management St. Thomas Aquinas College 125 Route 340 Sparkhill, NY 109761050 Phone: (845) 3984019 Jean B. Vizvary Director, Special Services 845-575-3274 jean.vizvary@marist.edu MARIST COLLEGE Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387 Carin Horowitz Director of Disability Services 914-323-7127 horowitzc@mville.edu MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE 2900 Purchase Street Purchase, NY 10577 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 27 vcrapanz@stac.e du Danielle Brooks Disability Specialist Duffy Hall, Room 67 973-313-6003 Fax: 973-761-9185 Danielle.brooks1@s hu.edu SETON HALL UNIVERSITY 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Lions Club International Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program For students traditionally underrepresented up to $5,000 April 7th University of Georgia Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship Margaret Towson Scholarship Lauren Melissa Kelly Award Variable Spring For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 28 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments 300 West 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60521-8842 Phone: 1-800-847-5786 http://www.lionsclu bs.org/ For U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been underrepresented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states. UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center Georgia Resident 2.5 GPA 30 completed semester hours Institute of International Education Gilman Scholarship 1800 West Loop South, Suite 250 Houston, TX 77027 gilman@iie.org 713-621-6300, ext 25 Fax: 713.621.0876 Disability Resource Center The University of Georgia 114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 306023338 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments University of California at Berkeley Albert Newman Fellowship for Visually Impaired Students The Albert Newman Fellowship is awarded to substantially visually impaired graduate students. The requirements for this fellowship are the following: 1. Applicants must be substantially visually impaired (documented by the Disabled Students Program located at 260 César Chávez Student Center, Voice [510] 6420518, TTY [510] 642-6376, FAX [510] 643-9686). 2. Award will be based on scholastic achievement. 3. Applicants must be registered for the Fall when they receive the award. Incight Resources for SelfEmpowerment Incight scholarship for all disability groups. Awards 100 scholarships. Applications available at: http://www.grad.ber keley.edu/financial/ pdf/newman.pdf Please submit completed application and supporting documents to: Graduate Services: Fellowships, 318 Sproul Hall #5900, Berkeley, CA 947205900 Incight Attn: Rob Pollock 310 SW 4th Ave. Suite 530 Portland, OR 97204 scholarship@incight .org $5002,500 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 April Documented disability: can be physical, learning, cognitive, etc. Full time attendance at trade school, college or university Completion of entire application Letter of reference submitted with application (letter can be written by anyone applicant chooses and can be of any length) 29 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments disABLEDperson Inc. Scholarship for all disability groups You need to be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States of America and actively taking a minimum of 12 credits to be eligible. Prior to the winner being awarded the scholarship, that individual will have to present to disABLEDperson Inc. an unofficial transcript from their school. If the winner can not demonstrate that they are taking a full time course load in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States, then disABLEDperson Inc. will award the scholarship to another student. Students must be citizens of the United States of America and enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States. Please be prepared to demonstrate citizenship if we ask. The winner will have to offer proof of their disability. This can be done simply by the applicant being registered with the Office of Disability at their respective institution and having the Office of Disability sending us an email to that effect. The definition of disability that disABLEDperson Inc. uses for its scholarship competition is; A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that interferes with or prevents normal achievement in a particular area. Something that hinders or incapacitates. The length of the essay must not exceed 1000 words. Essays exceeding that number will be disqualified. It’s a two step process. The first step is to go to:www.disABLEDp erson.com/articles/s pring08.asp . Once there, you need to completely fill out the form and submit it. The next step is to write an essay that answers the question and email the essay to us in the body of an email to disabledpersons@ao l.com. $750 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 30 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities US and international scholarship for students studying computer science A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009–2010 academic year at a university in the United States or Canada (in addition to US and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply) Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009–2010 academic year A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists Contact and education information Current resume Academic transcripts Answers to essay questions Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor www.google.com/job s/scholarships $10,000 US $5,000 CAD For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 June 1 31 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Amount Filing Categories of Prize Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Scholarship Program for College Students with Disabilities 50 scholarships Be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. Be at least a second semester sophomore at the time of the internship. Have at least a 2.75 GPA. Be a U.S. Citizen. Self-identify as a person with a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA defines a person with a disability as: a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person that has a record of such impairment, or a person that is regarded as having such impairment. Application materials should include: official transcript, three letters of recommendation, resume, three writing samples, completed application form, and campus sponsorship agreement. For students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government during the fall 2004 semesters. $7,430 For more info, contact: rovinsg@jgb.org or (212) 769-7801 June 14 32
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