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National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee

     National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
    200 E. Wells Street
    Baltimore, MD  21230
    Phone:  410-659-9314, Extension 2415
    Email:   scholarships@nfb.org or nfb@nfb.org
    Website: scholarships.nfb.org 
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    The National Federation of the Blind offers blind scholars the 
    opportunity to win one of thirty national level scholarships from
    $3,000 to $12,000.  All scholarships are based on academic excellence,
    community service and leadership.  All applicants must be legally
    blind in both eyes; must be residing in the United States, the District
    of Columbia or Puerto Rico; must be 18 years of age by July 8,2025;
    must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary
    course of study in a degree program at a United States institution in 
    the fall of the year of application. Beginning in 2025, the National
    Federation of the Blind may award up to five (5) scholarships annually
    to applicants enrolled part-time who meet all other eligibility 
    requirements. Must agree to participate in the entire NFB national
    convention and in all its scheduled scholarship program activities.
    Finalists will receive assistance to attend. International
    students are not eligible. For additional information, email the 
    scholarship chairperson at: scholarships@nfb.org.

    Deadlines:  Applications open: December 1st
                Deadline to submit complete Application: March 31st