United States Association of Blind Athletes Scholarship Applications Due by August 1st!

The Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships are awarded annually to one male (Arthur E. Copeland Scholarship) and one female (Helen Copeland Scholarship) United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) current member who is legally blind and enrolling/enrolled at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have participated in USABA sports programs. Consideration will be given to students with good academic records, involvement in civic/extracurricular activities, academic goals/objectives and USABA involvement at various levels. Applicants must be United States citizens. Scholarship amount awarded is $500. Please send cover letter and transcripts by August 15 of each academic year to: Mark Lucas United States Association of Blind Athletes 33 N. Institute St .Colorado Springs , CO 80903  mlucas@usaba.org

For more information, call, (719) 630-0422 or visit: http://www.usaba.org/Pages/sportsinformation/fundingscholarships.html