American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Scholarships
Award Amount: $2,000 - $7,500 Description: The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and American Council of the Blind (ACB) have partnered together to offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for those attending a technical college or attending university as an entering freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student. This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology. Eligibility: To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student (as well as students who work 32 or more hours per week and attend college part-time), and be involved in their school/local community.
Annual Amount
$2,000
Minimum Amount
Maximum Amount
$2,000
$7,500
Automatic or Competitive
Competitive
Annual Amount
$2,000
Minimum Amount
$2,000
Maximum Amount
$7,500
Automatic or Competitive
Competitive
Renewable
Stackable
Legacy
Full Tuition
Required Major
Application Required
Renewable
Stackable
Legacy
Full Tuition
Required Major
Application Required

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