AFB Scholarships Available – Apply Now Through May 31

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