National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Illinois - Scholarships for Blind Students

Application form for the 2024 Washington Seminar, a scholarship opportunity for blind students.

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DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

Award amount$5,000 annually

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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State Scholarship Program

Scholarships for legally blind residents or students in Illinois, enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program. Awarded based on academic excellence and community service.

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Deadline

April 15

Award amount

beginning at $5,000

Eligibility

Legally blind resident of or student in Illinois; Enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program

Requirements

Academic excellence; Service to the community; Proof of blindness; Transcripts; Recommendation letter

Application materials

Online application form; Proof of blindness; Transcripts; Recommendation letter; Other supporting documents

How to apply

Complete the online application form; Send proof of blindness, transcripts, recommendation letter, and other support via email to scholarships@nfbofillinois.org

Important dates

Deadline: April 15; Finalists notified by May 31; Finalists brought to national convention; State committee notifies finalists by June 30; Finalists brought to NFBI convention

Documents

Accessible documents in MSWord or RTF preferred for recommendation letters and proof of blindness; If school has a transcript portal, send login information

Contact

Chair, NFBI Scholarship Committee; National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

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