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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.

DeadlineDecember 1, 2025
Award amount$5,000 annually
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
Application

State Scholarship Application

Application for the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois scholarships for legally blind residents or students in Illinois. Awards begin at $5,000.

Deadline
April 15
Award amount
$5,000 annually
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
Application materials
Proof of blindness; Transcripts; Recommendation letter; Any other support for application
How to apply
Complete the online application form; Send proof of blindness, transcripts, recommendation letter, and support via email to scholarships@nfbofillinois.org
Important dates
Deadline: April 15; Finalists notified by May 31; State committee notifies finalists by June 30; Finalists must attend the entire convention in the fall
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
scholarships@nfbofillinois.org; Patti Chang, Chair, NFBI State Scholarship Committee, (773) 307-6440; president@nfbofillinois.org; 312-343-8396

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