Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


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

Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
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.