The B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund offers a $5,000 scholarship to physically disabled or handicapped students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of agriculture. In addition to the individual scholarships, the B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Fund will make available a $200 cash award and plaque to the FFA chapter doing an excellent job of serving rural handicapped people in their community. Deadline: February 22, 2010
Scholarships for Flight School
Able Flight offers scholarships to support people with disabilities studying to get a Sport Flight Certificate. Anyone with a physical disability that significantly impairs function can apply. Able Flight has awarded scholarships to people who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injury, people with a variety of congenital birth defects, and people who have lost limbs. There are three different types of scholarship: for people who have never piloted, for people who piloted before acquiring a disability, and for those who only wish to go through flight training.
Our full scholarships cover flight and ground training, testing fees, study materials, lodging and travel to a flight school as required (some students can train near their homes). Scholarships do not include local transportation to and from the airport and meals while training. Recipients of full scholarships receive a complete ground school self-study package shortly after their selection. Able Flight reviews applications on a rolling basis, and typically makes selections every 3-4 months. Deadline: Ongoing. Apply at any time.
Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is available to students who have a physical or sensory disability. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada who are attending an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in travel and tourism. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Deadline: April 15, 2010
Independence Foundation Scholarship
The Independence Foundation Scholarship was created to individuals with physical disabilities pay for the ever growing expense of college. The Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to Three (3) individuals with a noteworthy physical disability. Download the application form from our website. Deadline: April 17, 2010
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its associated state organizations offer scholarships to highly qualified students with multiple sclerosis. To assist people affected by MS, and their children, who are pursuing a post-secondary education, we provide scholarships to accredited educational programs. Awards are based on financial need, academic record and a personal essay. We believe strongly that MS should not stand in the way of an education. To be eligible, high school (or GED) graduates must be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time (first semester).
In 2009, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter funded $8000 in scholarships for college-bound recipients.
Delaware Multiple Sclerosis Society MS Scholarships
The Delaware MS Scholarship varies with each year's gifts and funding. Historically, scholarships have ranged between $2,000 - $3,000 each for multiple recipients.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are due by January 15th of each year.
Eligible Students: To be eligible, applicants must be a high school graduate or GED recipient and either have MS or have a parent with MS. Additionally, this must be the student's first time enrolling in college.
Spina Bifida Association
SBA One-year scholarship – Applicant must be high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. Students will be granted up to $2,000 for one year. There may be up to six scholarships awarded.
SBA One-Year Scholarship Criteria:
Applicant must have Spina Bifida. A physician’s statement of disability is required, and must be submitted on letterhead stationary of the hospital/clinic/office. Letter must include the physician’s address and phone number.
Applicant must be an applicant of, enrolled in, or accepted by a four-year university, junior college, approved trade, vocational, or business school. A letter of acceptance is required. For those applicants who have not yet been accepted, final awarding of the scholarship is dependent upon acceptance.
Venture Student Aid Award for a Physically Disabled Student
Cash awards for further education for physically disabled students ages 15 to 40. Award is based on financial need and student’s ability to benefit from further education. Amount of award is set by board each year. Apply to local chapter or send self-addressed stamped envelope for more information. Award is limited to boundaries of Venture organization; U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan and Korea.
Venture Clubs of the Americas
2 Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1883
215-557-9300
Fax: 215-568-5200
Scholarships for Students with Vision Impairments
These organizations award college scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired.
American Foundation for the Blind
Applicant must: be legally blind; have been accepted by a college or university; be a U.S. citizenship (for most scholarships); show financial need (for some scholarships).
Scholarships in the Field of Rehabilitation and/or Education of Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired:
The Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship:
One (1) scholarship of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student in the field of rehabilitation or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship:
A one-time award not open to previous recipients. It provides four (4) scholarships of $2,500 each to undergraduates or graduates who are studying full-time in the field of rehabilitation or education of persons who are blind and/or visually impaired. One of these awards is reserved specifically for a student who presents proof of economic need (Student Aid Report required).
Scholarship for Engineering or Computer, Physical, or Life Sciences:
The Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship:
Provides one (1) scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences.
Scholarship for Literature or Music:
The R.L. Gillette Scholarship:
Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each to women who are enrolled in a full-time four-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music.
In addition to the general requirements, Gillette applicants must submit with their supporting documents:
A performance tape/CD not to exceed 30 minutes, or a creative writing sample.
The Gladys. C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship:
One (1) scholarship of $1,000 given to a female undergraduate or graduate student studying classical or religious music.
In addition to the general requirements, Anderson applicants must submit with their supporting documents:
A performance tape/CD not to exceed 30 minutes.
The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
Provides one (1) scholarship of $500 to a full-time graduate student who presents evidence of economic need. (Student Aid Report required.)
The Ferdinand Torres Scholarship
Provides one (1) scholarship of $2,500 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
Strong preference will be given to new immigrants to the United States, and to those residing in the New York City metropolitan area. To be eligible the applicant must reside in the United States, but need not be a citizen of the United States.
In addition to the general requirements, Torres applicants must submit with their supporting documents:
Evidence of economic need
Proof of residence in the United States (e.g. telephone bill; utility bill)
Immigrants must include a description of country of origin and reason for coming to the U.S. (To be included in Part Four of the application essay.)
American Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(202) 502-7600
http://www.afb.org/Secion.asp?Documentid=2962
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Applicant must: be legally blind; be studying at the post-secondary level for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Christian Record Services
Applicant must: be legally blind; be planning to attend college as a full-time student on the undergraduate level to secure training that will enable independence and self-support.
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-8666 or (202) 467-5081
http://www.acb.org/scholarship-info2006.html
Disability: blindness
Amount: varies
The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program
Awards three (3) students an individual prize of $3000 annually. "This competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines."
Disability: 20/70 vision at most in better eye
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Other details: application open January 1- March 1; grades and extracurricular activities considered
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI)
Fred Scheigert Scholarship
1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 733-2258
http://www.cclvi.org/scholarstemp.htm
The Jewish Guild for the Blind
Has created an annual scholarship program for college bound high school students who are legally blind . Applications will be accepted from students at the beginning of their senior year, with recipients selected and scholarships awarded later in the year. The GuildScholar Program will award 12 to 16 scholarships of up to $15,000 each.
To request additional information, please contact:
Gordon Rovins
Phone: 212-769-7801
E-mail: guildscholar@jgb.org
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