Applications Available for CCLVI Scholarships and Video Magnifier Awards

Scheigert Scholarships
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 online application, please visit www.cclvi.org and click on the “Scholarship” link. Applications will be available to submit online 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
CCLVI also announces the Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnifier Memorial Awards. A total of five video magnifiers will be awarded to at least two students (K–12, undergraduate, graduate and vocational levels) and two non-students (adults and seniors). All materials must be received by March 31.

To read the award guidelines and complete an online application, please visit www.cclvi.org and click on the “About Our Scholarships” link. Applications will be available to submit online until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. To receive a hard copy application, please call 800-733-2258.