Here are two new scholarship announcements from the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International:
Scholarships for College Students – The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) will award three scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to full-time entering freshmen, undergraduate and graduate college students who are low vision, maintain a strong GPA and are involved in their school/local community. Application materials must be received by March 15. Scholarship monies will be awarded for the 2012 – 2013 academic year. To read the scholarship guidelines and complete an on-line application, please go to http://www.cclvi.org/scholarships/. Applications will be available to submit on-line until March 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Questions may be directed to CCLVI at 800-733-2258.
Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnifier Memorial Award
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) announces the Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnifier Memorial Awards. A total of five video magnifiers will be awarded to at least 2 students (K-12, undergraduate, graduate and vocational levels) and 2 non-students (adults and seniors). Applications may be submitted beginning January 25 and all materials must be received by March 31. To read the award guidelines and complete an on-line application, please go to http://www.cclvi.org/scholarships/. Applications will be available to submit on-line until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. To receive a hard copy application, please call 800-733-2258.
