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Organization Lighthouse Guild Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories College Bound and Graduate School scholarship program • 20 college bound scholarships • 1-3 graduate scholarships Amount of Prize $10,000 each Filing Date/ Deadline March 31st Award Criteria and Application Process For college bound students and graduate students who are legally blind. 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. Comments The application is an online process. www.lighthouseguild.org/ scholarships 212-769-7801 scholars@lighthouseguild.org American Foundation for the Blind 7 scholarships $2,000 $3,500 April 1st Online application, essay, transcripts, proof of legal blindness and letters of recommendation. American Foundation for the Blind 1000 Fifth Ave., Suite 350 Huntington, WV 25701 For additional information contact: AFB Information Center Tel (Toll Free): 800-232-5463 info@afb.net Learning Ally National Achievement Awards Six awards. Three top winners will receive $6,000 each; three Special Honors winners will receive $3,000 each; $3,000 $6,000 May 31st 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 education 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. Tel: 866-732-3585 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 1 www.learningally.org/ For more information please contact naa@LearningAlly.org Organization National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships Order Sons of Gift of Sight Grant Italy in America NY Grand Lodge Foundation Blinded Veterans Association Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards Amount of Prize $3,000 $12,000 $1,000 $1,000 $2,000 Filing Date/ Deadline Open period: November to March 31 March 31st April Award Criteria and Application Process Must be legally blind in both eyes, and must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico 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 2016 scholastic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time. Must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities. *In addition to a scholarship, each winner will receive assistance to attend the National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention Open to high school graduating student who is legally blind or visually impaired. The applicant must be of Italian descent who will begin full time study in the fall. Application, proof of vision impairment, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, two letters of recommendation from teachers and essay. 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. Blinded Veterans The scholarships are awarded on the Association basis of merit through an application Attn: Scholarship process: letters of reference, transcript For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Program and essay. 2 477 H Street, NW Comments For more information on the program, go to www.nfb.org/scholarships Chairperson Patti Chang, Esq. Email: scholarships@nfb.org Office: (410) 659-9314, extension 2415 NFB Scholarship Program NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Send application to: Michele Ment NYS Scholarship Chair 1027 Farmers Mill Road Carmel, NY 10512 516-485-7011 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 Organization Mays Mission for the Handicapped, Inc. Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Mays Mission Scholarship s Offers scholarships to deserving individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. The current program supports 7 college students. Amount of Prize Stipend, amount not specified Filing Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process June 30th 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. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 3 Comments Mays Mission for the Handicapped 604 Colonial Dr. Heber Springs, AR 72543 501-362-7526 Tel (Toll Free): 888-503-7955 info@maysmission.org www.maysmission.org/schol. html Organization American Council of the Blind Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories National Scholarship Program Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process $500 $2,500 March $1,000 June 15th 30 scholarships are awarded Georgia Council of the Blind Al Camp Memorial Scholarship 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. Comments 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. Debbie Williams Scholarship Committee Chair Georgia Council of the Blind 1477 Nebo Rd. Dallas, GA. 30157 1 scholarship debbie_teaches@comcast.net VisionCorps Foundation Red Rose Scholarship $3,000 $1,500 per year over two years February 1st 1. Must be legally blind (visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better corrected eye, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less in the better corrected eye as confirmed by a physician). 2. Must be a legal U.S. citizen residing in Pennsylvania. 3. Must be enrolled in or under consideration for admission to postsecondary educational or technical institutions. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 4 VisionCorps Foundation Attn: Scholarships 244 N. Queen Street Suite 301 Lancaster, PA 17603 717-393-5894 megan@visioncorps.net Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process 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. This program is implemented through a partnership with ACB, AFB, Braille Institute of America, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, NFB and Learning Ally. American Council of the Blind* State Affiliates State Affiliate Scholarships $500 $2,000 Varies by affiliate chapter Certification of legal blindness is required. Generally open to students pursuing a post-secondary education in a college, trade or mechanical program. The awards are based on academic excellence, community interaction, work experience and leadership qualities. Must reside in the state of the affiliate chapter. Organization For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 5 Comments Organization Fordham University Law School Friends-in-Art The Ohio State University Type of Filing Scholarship/ Amount Date/ Award Categories of Prize Deadline Amy Reiss Blind Student Scholarship 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 The Ohio Lions Foundation/ Helen Keller Scholarship Award Criteria and Application Process Students who are blind and are interested in pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. $1,500 May 15th 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. Comments Fordham University School of Law Financial Aid Office 33 West 60th Street 9th Floor New York, NY 10023 Tel: 212.636.6815 Fax: 212.636.6018 financialaid@law.Fo rdham.edu Friends-in-Art c/o Harvey Miller 402 East French Broad Street Brevard, NC Tel: 828-712-3410 Tel: 828-862-3412 hhmiller@citicom.ne t Amount varies Deadline varies 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. Leah Monaghan, Scholarship Coordinator Office for Disability Services 150 Pomerene Hall 1760 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 432101297 330-941-1372 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 6 Type of Filing Scholarship/ Amount Date/ Organization Award Categories of Prize Deadline The Association The Association of $1,000 April 15 of Blind Citizens Blind Citizens will offer three college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired William and $1,000 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. February Award Criteria and Application Process 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. * For residents of CA, CN, FL, MA, NH and RI. 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 post-secondary 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. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 7 Comments The Association of Blind Citizens PO Box 246 Holbrook, MA 02343 Tel: 781-961-1023 scholarship@ blindcitizens.org www.blindcitizens.or g/abc_scholarship.h tml Check each of the state affiliates for separate chapter scholarships www.aerbvi.org/mod ules.php?file=article &name=News&sid=5 06 703-671-4500 scholarships@aerbv i.org Organization National Federation of the Blind of Washington Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Hazel tenBroek Merit Scholarship Beverly Prows Memorial Scholarship $2,000 $3,000 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 Wisconsin Council of the Blind Lloyd P. Foote Scholarship Fund 10 scholarships $2,000 Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process 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. 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 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 March For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 8 Comments Mail applications to Mrs. Jan Jasko 7012 Beresford Ave., Parma Hts, OH 441305050 608-255-1166 800-783-5213 info@wcblind.org Organization Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories ELA Foundation Scholarships Amount of Prize $500 $2,000 Filing Date/ Deadline June 1 Award Criteria and Application Process 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 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@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 9 Comments An unofficial copy of the college/university transcript reflecting your most recent college or university academic year. Send the application packet to: Deborah Lewis Executive Director Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. 2460 North Lake Ave. PMB #128 Altadena, CA. 91001 626-398-8840 Organization The Council of Citizens With Low Vision International Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Fred Scheigert Scholarship Amount of Prize $3,000 Filing Date/ Deadline March 1st *The Carl Foley Graduate Scholarship Program Four Scholarships For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Award Criteria and Application Process 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. 10 Comments *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. 1400 North Drake Road, #218 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Tel: 616-381-9566 or 1-800-733-2258 www.cclvi.org Organization Christian Record Services Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Ann Lowe Memorial Scholarships Fifteen scholarships Amount of Prize $500 each, payable in installments of $250 per semester. Filing Date/ Deadline March Dominican College at San Rafael Award Criteria and Application Process 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 20062007, 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. An endowed scholarship for students who are legally blind and are interested in studying music. Comments 4444 South 52nd St Lincoln, NE 68516 Tel: 402-488-0981 www.christianrecord.org **Scholarship suspended for 2017 Office of Admissions 50 Acacia Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 www.dominican.edu 415-457-4440 888-323-6763 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 11 Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Organization George Mason University Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council American Council of the Blind of Ohio The Barry and Velma Berkey Scholarship Karla M. Lortz Memorial Scholarship Nola-WebbMcKinney Scholarship Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process $2,500 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. Disability Resource Center 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel: 703-993-2400 Visually impaired student who will be a freshman or sophomore at an accredited Ohio institution during the fall semester. Preference is given to Ohio residents who are enrolled in non-traditional studies, including accounting, business, computer science, engineering, finance, mathematics, science and/or technology. Open to blind undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a blindness-related area. Must be Ohio residents, and attend a two or four year Ohio institution. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Karla M Lortz Memorial Scholarship 400 East Campus View Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235 $1,000 $2,500 July 31st August 1st Comments www.apollo.gmu.edu/finaid Liz Carter ecarter@gmu.edu 614-985-9052 Donna.foster@rsc.ohio.gov Nola Webb-McKinney Scholarship Fund 3805 North High St. Suite 305 Columbus, OH 43214 614-268-0380 Acbo.director@gmail.com For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 12 Organization The Florida Council of the Blind scholarships Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories 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 Amount of Prize Two for $1,500 One for $1,000 One for $500 Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process April 15th 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. Comments 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 parttime 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 6500 Montrose Trail Tallahassee, FL 32309 Sheila Young 2304 Amherst Ave. Orlando, FL 32804 Sheilayoung125@att. net 407-425-9200 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 13 Organization Washington State Department of Services for The Blind Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Shirley A. Smith Scholarship Amount of Prize Grants awarded in amounts not to exceed $1,500 Visually Impaired Data Processors International Kelly Cannon Memorial Scholarship Amount varies Foundation for Sight and Sound Help America See Low Vision Scholarship $1,000 Filing Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Varies 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. March 26th Comments Child and Family Program Scholarship Program 3411 South Alaska Way Seattle, WA 98118 Tel: 206-721-4422 or 1-800-552-7103 Awarded to high school seniors and undergraduates who are interested in majoring in computer science or computer programming. C/o Janis Olsen Summit Bank Building 310 4th Avenue South, Suite 822 Minneapolis, MN 55415 The scholarship is open nationally to high school seniors who are considered legally blind and have low vision or are visually impaired, requiring the use of visual aid(s), other than the use of eyeglasses, in their daily life. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students with visual challenges reach their full potential. This will further allow the students to build confidence and self-esteem as they prepare to begin their college or vocational school education. P.O. Box 1245 Smithtown, NY 11787 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 14 http://fssny.org/userfile/fss /2016-17_Low_Vision_S... info@fssny.org Organization United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Arthur E. Copeland Scholarship for Males Helen Copeland Scholarship for Females Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments $500 July 31st 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. 33 North Institute Street Brown Hall, Suite 015 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tel: 719-866-3019 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 Tel: 212-889-2525 www.jbilibrary.org For individuals who are experiencing a gradual loss of their vision as a result of Retinitis Pigmentosa or other inherited diseases causing retinal degeneration. Open to high school seniors. Application, two letters of recommendation, transcript, SAT/ACT scores and proof of legal blindness PO Box 44515 Rio Rancho, NM 87174 888-465-1482 The Jewish Braille Institute of America, Inc. Juliette RP Vision Foundation College Scholarship $1,000 May 1st For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 15 Kevin Brousard kbrousard@usaba.org scholarships@juliettefoun dation.org Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Second Sense Joan P. (Guild for Hussey the Blind) William F. Lynch Scholarship Fund Richard A. Perritt Scholarship Fund Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process 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. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Comments For more information, please contact Kerry Obrist at the Guild for the Blind at Tel: 312-236-8569 www.kerry@guildforthebli nd.org 65 E. Wachler Place Suite 1010 Chicago, IL. 60601 16 Organization National Federation of Music Clubs South Dakota Board of Regents Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Awards 7 each year South Dakota Free Tuition and Fees for Visually Impaired Persons National Tour Yellow Foundation Ribbon Tourism Cares Scholarship Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments $700 $2,000 March 1st Tel: 317-882-4003 www.info@nfmc-music.org To provide assistance to young instrumentalists and vocalists with disabilities who are members of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Letter from physician, CD recording and recommendation letter. For students age 12 – 19. exemption from tuition $3,500 www.nfmc-music.org Cheryl Schmidt 320-231-0027 South Dakota Board of Regents, Scholarship Committee 207 East Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501-3159 Tel: 605-773-3455 April 2nd 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 Tel: 800-682-8886 Scholarships@ tourismcares.org www.tourismcares.org For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 17 Organization The Bank of America Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories The Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments Up to $5,000 annually April 1 PO Box 1465 Taylor, SC 29687 Tel: 864-268-3363 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 more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 18 Fax: 864-268-7160 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories CAPED— CAPED California offers eight Association on different Postscholarships secondary Education and Disability Amount of Prize Northern Arizona University $10,000 Emily Marie Benson Memorial Scholarship Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Up to $1,500 March 1 Comments For students with disabilities attending a California institution of higher education. Terry Stark, CAPED 71423 Biskra Road Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 V: 760-346-8206 Tel: 760-341-4084 Fax: 760-340-5275 Caped2000@aol.com www.caped.net 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. This scholarship will attempt to cover tuition, fees and on-campus 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. www.disability.support@N AU.edu For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 19 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Tuition Waiver/Assistance for Blind or Deaf Students Amount of Prize California State University Foundation The Schoettler Scholars Program $10,000 each Samara's Scholarship Fund Samara’s Scholarship Fund for the Visually Impaired and Blind 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 Minnesota Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students Filing Date/ Deadline Tuition exemption 36 scholarships $1,000 for undergrad uates $2,500 for graduate students May be submitted at any time. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments 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. 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 will be evaluated and may receive assistance with tuition, books, visual aids, housing, transportation, and/or their special needs. One Stop Student Services Center 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. Delta Gamma Foundation 3250 Riverside Drive Columbus, Ohio 43221-0397 Tel: 614-481-8169 freeman14@comcast.net 612-624-1111 dprc@sfsu.edu 415-338-2472 1600 Holloway Ave. Student Services Rm. 110 San Francisco, CA 94132 Call Jodi at: 509-886-1055 Call Donna Gills Tel: 509-884-7924 www.deltagamma.org 20 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Entry Point! The See the Future Fund Education for Life College Scholarships 1 $12,000 four year scholarship 1 $10,000 four year scholarship 1 $8,000 four year scholarship 3 $4,000 two year scholarships Amount of Prize Max. award $12,000 Filing Date/ Deadline March 1st For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments 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. Open to residents of Colorado who will be attending college in any state. Visually impaired CO residents, GPA 3.4 or above, ACT 25 or above. Tel: 202-326-6649 202-326-6400 www.entrypoint.org AAAS 1200 York Ave. NW Washington, DC The See the Future Fund PO Box 63022 Colorado Springs, CO 80962 Tel: 719-471-3200 twtheune@prodigy.net slabarre@labarrelaw.com 21 Organization National Industries For the Blind Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship Amount of Prize $2,500 Filing Date/ Deadline May 27th One scholarship per year Award Criteria and Application Process To provide funding to upper division and graduate students preparing for a career in assistive technology. Work, community experience and essay. Top candidates will be interviewed by phone. Comments National Industries for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Program, 1310 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-310-0343 703-310-0568 gadams@nib.org www.nib.org/content/ scholarship-application Lavelle Fund for the Blind For students residing in the United States. Participating colleges for undergraduate and graduate aid are: Canisius College, Le Moyne College, Dominican College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Seton Hall University, Marist College, Manhattanville College, and Marymount Manhattan College, Fordham University & St. John’s University (open only to graduate programs). 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 participating colleges. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 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 or citizen of the United States 2) being certified as legally blind by their home state commission for the blind 3) meeting each college’s own general criteria for need-based financial aid. Joan Dulitz, coordinator of the Brother James Kearney Scholarship for the Blind Ms. Dulitz is usually available in the Lavelle Fund’s office on Tuesdays. Office phone number is Tel: 212-668-9801 jdulitz@lavellefund.org www.lavellefund.org Lavelle Fund for the Blind 307 West 38th Street, #2010 New York, NY 10018 22 Organization Lions Club International Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program For students traditionally underrepresented up to $5,000 University of Georgia Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship Margaret Towson Scholarship Lauren Melissa Kelly Award Variable Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Application Deadline Process 300 West 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60521-8842 Phone: 1-800-847-5786 April 7th 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 under-represented 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. Spring UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center Georgia Resident 2.5 GPA 30 completed semester hours Comments www.lionsclubs.org/ Institute of International Education Gilman Scholarship 1800 West Loop South, Suite 250 Houston, TX 77027 Tel: 713-621-6300, ext. 25 Fax: 713-621-0876 www.gilman@iie.org Disability Resource Center The University of Georgia 114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 30602-3338 706-542-9719 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 23 Organization University of California at Berkeley Incight Resources for SelfEmpowerment New Outlook Pioneers Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Albert Newman Fellowship for Visually Impaired Students Amount of Prize Incight scholarship for all disability groups. Awards 100 scholarships. $500$2,500 Joe Cleres Memorial Scholarships Up to 22 awarded $500 $2,000 Filing Date/ Deadline March March For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments The Albert Newman Fellowship is awarded to substantially visually impaired graduate students. The requirements for this fellowship are the following: 1) Award will be based on scholastic achievement. 2) Applicants must be registered for the Fall when they receive the award. 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). Open to students with physical and mental disabilities. Must submit a one page essay describing how the student has met the challenge of their disability and one page of supporting documentation. Applications available at: www.grad.berkeley.edu/financial/pd f/newman.pdf Please submit completed application and supporting documents to: Graduate Services: Fellowships, 318 Sproul Hall #5900, Berkeley, CA 94720-5900 24 Incight 310 SW 4th Ave. Suite 530 Portland, OR 97204 Tel: 971-244-0305 scholarship@incight.org www.incighteducation.org Tel: 303-571-9256 szunich@pioneersvolunteer.org www.newoutlookpioneers.org Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Deadline Award Criteria and Application Process Comments Disabled Person, Inc. Disabled Person National Scholarship Competition 1 in the fall and 1 in the spring Disabled War Veterans Scholarships 1 for the spring and 1 for the fall $2,000 October and February Tel: 760-420-1269 info@disabled person.cpm $2,500 April 15th Open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a disability and submit outstanding essays on an assigned topic. Full time enrollment and submission of an essay and US citizen To provide financial assistance to disabled military personnel and veterans. They must be working toward a degree engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, etc. Based on academic excellence, leadership and financial need. MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) Mantech International Corporation Teacher’s Scholarship 1 per year National National Association Association for for Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity in Higher Education in Higher Inclusion Scholars Education Program 2 each year (may be renewed for 3 additional years) National Press National Press Club Club Scholarship For Journalism Diversity 1 each year for 4 years $2,500 March For undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career as a teacher of science and mathematics. Preference is given to disabled veterans. Full time status, and GPA of at least 3.0 $10,000 April 15th and Sept. 15th To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who have a disability and plan to attend a designated Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Full time enrollment, application and essay. For enrollment at Bethune-Cookman College, Morgan State University and Tennessee State University. For high school seniors who are disabled and are planning to major in journalism. Essay, samples of work, letters of recommendation, transcript, financial need and proof of acceptance. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association $2000 $2,500 w/$500 book stipend February For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 25 www.disabledperson. com AFCEA Foundation Tel: 703-631-6138 scholarshipsinfo@ afcea.org www.afcea.org/ education/ scholarships/ military AFCEA Foundation Tel: 703-631-6138 scholarshipsinfo@ afcea.org Tel: 202-552-3300 www.nafeo.org/ community/index.p hp college.info@aifs.c om Tel: 202-662-7599 www.press.org/ activities/ aboutscholarship.cf m Organization Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories US and international scholarship for students studying computer science Amount of Prize $10,000 US $5,000 CAD Filing Date/ Deadline Dec. 6th For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 Award Criteria and Application Process Comments A student entering their junior or www.google.com/jobs/ senior year of undergraduate scholarships study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009– recruiting@limeconnect.com 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 26 Organization The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Blindmicemart. com Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Scholarship Program for College Students with Disabilities 50 scholarships Mouse Hole Scholarship Program Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments $7,430 June 14 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 semesters. 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. Submit Essay, Application, and Recommendation Letter Here! Postal Address for mailing essays: Mouse Hole Scholarships 16810 Pinemoor Way Houston, TX 77058 $3,500 May 1333 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 202-238-7900 Contact Tel: 713-876-6971 MouseHole@houston.rr.c om For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 27 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Chicago Lighthouse Academy of Special Dreams Foundation American Association on Health and Disability Scholarships Academy of Special Dreams Foundation College Scholarship Fund Varies each year One year duration Two are awarded each year Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments Applications are accepted beginning in January Completed Application (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment) Personal essay (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment) Eye Report (This document MUST be mailed) 2 Letters of Recommendation (Please have the individuals writing the letters of recommendation send it to the scholarship coordinator’s email as a Microsoft Word attachment.) Maureen.Reid@chicagolighthouse.org Financial Statement of Need (Please send as a separate Microsoft Word attachment) Official Transcripts from the school you are currently attending. (This document MUST be mailed) Maureen Reid Scholarship Coordinator 312-666-1331 ext. 3655 Maureen.Reid@ chicagolighthouse.org 1850W Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 $250 $1,000 Rolling application process Provides funding to college students who have a disability and are majoring in art. Physicians letter, portfolio and proof of US residency. specialacademy@gmail.c om www.specialacademy.org /scholarships $1,000 November 15th Provides financial assistance to disabled undergraduate and graduate students who are studying a field related to health and disability. Application, personal statement and proof of US residency. Tel: 301-545-6140, ext. 206 For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 28 contact@aahd.us www.aahd.us Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Lime Connect Equality and BMO Through Capital Markets Education Scholarships for Students With Disabilities Varies each year Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process $10,000 May Comments Provides financial assistance to undergraduate Tel: 212-521-4469 and graduate students with disabilities studying a info@limeconnect.com business related field. Open to full time students. Application and essay. www.limeconnect.com/ opportunities For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 29 Organization Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process Comments Sophia’s Heart Sophia L. Gokey Scholarship Award 1 or more each year USA Funds Access To Education Scholarships $1,000 January Financial assistance for college for disabled and other high school seniors who have been challenged by a roadblock or setback. Community service, extracurricular activities, GPA and essay. info@sophiasheart.org www.sophiasheart.org $750 $1,500 renewabl e until $6,000 is reached February Provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from ethnic minority groups or for students with physical disabilities. Financial need, academic performance, leadership, community service. Tel: 507-931-1682 Based on the need of the recipient May 1st Tel: 213-740-4155 $5,000 $10,000 July Provides financial assistance for college or graduate school to physically challenged athletes. Open to athletes who have participated in organized competitive youth, high school or college athletics. Application, personal statement, letters of recommendation, verification of disability and documentation of financial need. To provide financial assistance to residents of NY, NJ, OK or PA who are attending college in any state and are experiencing financial need because of special circumstances such as illness or injury. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship America University of Southern California Varies annually Swim With Mike Varies annually Otto Sussman Trust Otto Sussman Trust Grants One time grant Varies annually For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 scholarship@usafunds.org www.usafunds.org swimwithmike@gmail.com swimwithmike.org Otto Sussman Trust PO Box 1374 Trainsmeadow Station Flushing, NY 11370-9998 845-575-3230 30 Organization SEE THE FUTURE Fund Type of Scholarship/ Award Categories Kane/STF Scholarship two meritbased “fullride tuition” scholarships Amount of Prize Filing Date/ Award Criteria and Deadline Application Process additional March 1st $1,500 per year for books The SEE THE FUTURE Fund has developed a partnership with the Kane Family Foundation. The Kane Foundation is offering two merit-based “full-ride tuition” scholarships to visually impaired or blind students who meet the SEE THE FUTURE Fund criteria. All applicants will be considered for the Kane scholarship if they meet the STF criteria along with the following: 1. Acceptance to CU-Boulder, CU-Denver, or CU-Colorado Springs. 2. Un-weighted high school GPA: 3.40 or higher (through senior year). 3. Achieve an A or a B in at least one AP (Advanced Placement) or IB (International Baccalaureate) course during junior or senior year. If a school district does not offer AP or IB courses, the student must address this in their application. If an applicant is graduating from the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, that student must achieve an A or B in at least one AP class from a local high school. 4. Achieve an ACT composite score of 25 (80th percentile) or above. Up to two Kane- SEE THE FUTURE scholars may be selected each year by the SEE THE FUTURE Fund’s Selection Committee. For more info, contact: rovinsg@lighthouseguild.org 212-769-7801 31 Comments All Kane – SEE THE FUTURE recipients must attend CU-Boulder, CUDenver, or CU-Colorado Springs Dr. Thomas Theune The SEE THE FUTURE Fund PO Box 63022 Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3022 719-471-3200 twtheune@comcast.net
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