Help America See Scholarship for A Blind Student
Opportunity for legaly bling students.
Overview:
The purpose of this scholarship is to help students who are blind reach their full potential. This will further allow the students to build confidence and self-esteem as they prepare to begin their college education.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior
- Legally blind
- Attending college or a voctional school
How to Apply:
Email:
- Application(online)
- A 500-1500 word essay, single spaced in 12 pt arial font. Should include but not limited to:
- What is blindness and how does it apply to you?
- How have your peers and teachers supported your academic achievements?
- How has blindness affected your productivity in school?
- What challenges do you face as a blind student? How are you overcoming those challenges?
- What accessibility aids do you feel have or will increase your ability to learn?
- List the ways accessibility aids will improve your education, work and social goals.
- Explain what new activities you will engage in or pursue during college.
- How do you expect your life to change once you start college and pursue your career goals?
- Do you think your social, educational, work, and interpersonal relationships will be different?
- What are you looking to accomplish with your college degree in your life and how this award will help you achieve your goals for the future?
- How will you advocate for self-determination for students and other individuals who are blind?
- Photo of applicant
- A letter signed by Ophthalmologist/Optometrist stating level of blindness
- Letter of Determination of Legally Blind status from state and/or federal government
- Copy of college or vocational school acceptance letter
- A signed photo release form if under 18 years old
- Two letters of Reccomendation
For more information and how to apply, please visit: https://www.foundationforsightandsound.org/scholarships/
This is an external scholarship opportunity, not associated with the CSUCI Foundation, and this posting is for informational purposes only.
- Award
- $1,000
- Deadline
- 05/01/2024