Scholarship Opportunities

Below are listed some scholarship opportunities for graduating blind or visually impaired Nebraskan students. As deadlines could be extended for the application process, we encourage you to visit the web site of the organization and/or entity linked to. Additionally, it is important to check with the financial aid department of a college or university of your choice for other local community scholarships that are not listed here. You might meet the academic, sport, or musical criterion for additional scholarships not related to your visual disability.

Please contact us if you find additional scholarships we can add to our list, or let us know if we need to correct any information pertaining to the scholarships already listed below.

NFVIC Janice Anderson Memorial Scholarship

American Council of the Blind
2200 Wilson Blvd Ste 650
Arlington VA 22201
800-424-8666

The ACB offers scholarships between $500 - $4,000 for both undergraduate and graduate levels of studies and will be given out during their annual convention in July. Their deadline is March 1. You do not have to be an ACB member to apply for these scholarships.

Association of Blind Citizens
PO Box 246
Holbrook MA 02343
781-9611023

The Association of Blind Citizens will offer ten thousand dollars in college scholarships to legally blind individuals seeking a college degree. The Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be valued at $2000 and eight $1000 scholarships will be available. Deadline is April 15.

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
1703 N Beauregard St Ste 440
Alexandria VA 22311
703-671-4500 x 201

The AER offers 2 $500 scholarships for students to pursue a career in Services for the Blind. Their deadline is April 15.

American Foundation for the Blind
2 Penn Plz Ste 1102
New York NY 10121
212-502-7600 or 800-232-5463

The AFB offers 5 different scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate levels of education. There deadline is April 30.

Christian Record Braille Foundation
PO Box 6097
Lincoln NE 68506-0097
402-488-0981

The CRS offers scholarships for undergraduate students. While amounts may very, they can range in amounts upwards of $500. Their deadline is April 1.

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI)
2200 Wilson Blvd Ste 650
Arlington VA 22201
800-733-2258

This competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic Guidelines. Forms for each year are available January 1 through April for downloading from this website. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 15. Winners are announced during their annual meeting which is held in conjunction with the American Council of the Blind National Convention.

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
Dr. Sam Genensky Memorial Video Magnifier Award
2200 Wilson Blvd Ste 650
Arlington VA 22201
800-733-2258

By clicking on the "about our scholarships" link, apply for the Dr. Sam Genensky Memorial Video Magnifier Award. This award is in tribute to the inventor of the CCTV.

Jewish Guild for the Blind
Guild Scholar Program
15 W 56 St
New York NY 10023
212-769-7801

This scholarship awards 12-16 recipients up to $15,000. This is an on-line application for senior high school students who are legally blind. Application must be submitted by September 15 of the start of the senior year. Students must be college bound.

Lighthouse International
The Sol & Lillian Goldman Building
111 E 59 St
New York NY 10022
212-821-9200

These scholarships reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted pursue their academic and career goals. Applications must be submitted online.

Lions Clubs International
300 W 22 St
Oak Brook IL 60523-8842
630-571-5466

Lions Clubs International is a service club organization whose local club members are all volunteers. As an administrative office, Lions Clubs International Headquarters does not provide social services or referrals, determine the types of services our 45,000 local clubs may choose to offer or decide their criteria for assistance. A local Lions club in or near your community may sponsor a program that provides assistance for scholarships or educational needs such as the purchase of assistive equipment. To request assistance, please contact a Lions club near you.

National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson St
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314

The NFB gives 30 scholarships for post-secondary students and will be given out during their annual convention in July. Their deadline is March 31. You do not have to be a NFB member to apply for these scholarships.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
866-732-3585

The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award offers nine awards annually in three categories: three Scholastic Achievement Award winners receive $6,000 each; three Special Honors winners receive $3,000 each; and three Honors winners receive $1,000 each. Applicants must be legally blind, registered with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, hold a bachelor's degree, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline varies. Check their site for updated information.