American Foundation for the Blind

College Foundation, Inc.

The American Foundation for the Blind offers different kinds of scholarship to students who are legally blind or visually impaired

Age/Grade Level:
An undergraduate or graduate student
Financial Need:
Not Mentioned
Citizenship:
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens
Major/Career:
Students in the field of rehabilitation or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired;Students in the field engineering or in computer, physical or life sciences;Students studying literature, music,classical or religious music

Transcript:
Required
Resume/Activity List:
Not required
Essay:
Please tell us of your past and recent achievements and accomplishments;Please indicate your intended field of study and why you've chosen it;Please describe what role your visual impairment has played in shaping your life
Recommendation Letters:
Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio/Work Samples:
A music performance on CD or a creative writing sample
Other Materials:
Proof of legal blindness