American Council of the Blind (ACB) and American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) - Scholarships for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Overview of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) scholarship program, including eligibility criteria, application requirements, and a list of available scholarship awards for blind and visually impaired students.

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DeadlineFebruary 14, 2027, 11:59 pm (CST); Updated May 9, 2023

Award amount$2,000 to $7,500; Up to $3,000 over a five-year period (Missouri Council of the Blind adaptive technology grant)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Deadline

February 14, 2027, 11:59 pm (CST); Updated May 9, 2023

Opening date

2026-11-01

Award amount

$2,000 to $7,500; Up to $3,000 over a five-year period (Missouri Council of the Blind adaptive technology grant)

Eligibility

Legally blind; Maintain a 3. 0 GPA; Involved in school and local community; Students who are blind or visually impaired; Attending post-secondary institutions in the United States; Full-time student or part-time student working at least 32 hours per week

Requirements

Academic transcripts; Two letters of recommendation; Certification of legal blindness; Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school; Must be a student seeking financial aid for post-secondary education; Spacing: 1. 15 line spacing

Application materials

Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school; Transcripts (high school for freshmen, undergraduate for graduate students); Certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician; Two letters of recommendation from a current or recent instructor, career counselor or employer

Official source pages

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