American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Ste. 300
New York, NY 10001
Ph: (212)502-7661
Fax: (212)502-7771
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
URL: http://www.afb.org
Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship
Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
R.L. Gillette Scholarship
Ferdinand Torres AFB Scholarship
Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for legally blind full-time graduate student. For additional information, refer to Web site: http://www.afb.org. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); evidence of legal blindness, acceptance letter. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Information Center, 212-502-7661, afbinfo@afb.net.
Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for legally blind junior, senior or graduate student studying rehabilitation or education of people who are blind or visually impaired. For additional information, refer to Web site: http://www.afb.org. Focus: Education; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; evidence of legal blindness, letter of acceptance. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Information Center, 212-502-7661, afbinfo@afb.net.
Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards for undergraduate or graduate students who are legally blind and are studying rehabilitation and/or education of people who are blind or visually impaired. For additional information, refer to Web site: http://www.afb.org. Focus: Education; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 4. Maximum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); evidence of legal blindness, acceptance letter. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Information Center, 212-502-7661, afbinfo@afb.net.
R.L. Gillette Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for legally blind female students who are enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in music or literature. For additional information, refer to Web site: http://www.afb.org. Focus: Music; Literature/English/Writing Qualif.: Applicant must be: female, full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); performance tape, creative writing sample evidence of legal blindness. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Information Center, 212-502-7661, afbinfo@afb.net.
Ferdinand Torres AFB Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for full-time post-secondary student who is legally blind and presents evidence of economic need. Preference given to New York City residents. For additional information, visit Web site: http://www.afb.org. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); proof of legal blindness, acceptance letter. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Information Center, 212-502-7661, afbinfo@afb.net.
