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

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.

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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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