The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) administers six post-secondary education scholarships for up to eleven deserving students who are legally blind.
Visit www.afb.org/scholarships.asp for further information and to fill out application forms. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2015.
The following is a list of scholarships offered:
Delta Gamma Memorial Scholarship
- One scholarship of $1,000
- Undergraduate or graduate studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired
Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
- One scholarship of $1,000
- Undergraduate or graduate studying in the field of classical or religious music
- Applicant must be female
Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
- One scholarship of $500
- Graduate studying in any full-time program in any field
Paul W. Ruckes Scholarship
- Two scholarships of $2,000
- Undergraduate or graduate studying in field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences
R. L. Gillette Scholarship
- Two scholarships of $1,000 each
- Undergraduate studying in the field of literature or music
- Applicant must be female
Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
- Four scholarships of $2,500 each
- Undergraduate or graduate studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired
Contact: Tara Annis at (800) 232-5152/tannis@afb.net