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Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
| Application deadline | March 31 |
|---|---|
| Scholarship, grant, fellowship, or contest | Scholarship |
| Number of applications | 450 |
| Awarded every year? | yes |
| Renewable? Recipient is eligible to re-apply in subsequent years. |
no |
| Must be repaid? | no |
| Required to attend a specific school? | no |
| Separate application required? | yes |
NFB Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD
21230
United States
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
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