Various Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students
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Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired StudentsThe Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship Program awards 44 $6,000 scholarships to legally blind students who are enrolled full time at one of the 23 California State Universities. (The Schoettler scholarship is the last scholarship listed on the CSU scholarship page.) Deadline: Applications are submitted through the Financial Aid Offices at each university, and are due various dates in April and May, 2010 National Federation of the Blind The National Federation of the Blind offers several scholarships to high-achieving blind students. The awards vary up to $12,000. 1 Scholarship for $12,000Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship -- In memory of the man who changed perceptions regarding the capabilities of the blind in this country and throughout the world, this scholarship is given yearly by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a nonprofit organization which works to assist blind people. Kenneth Jernigan is viewed by our field as the most important figure in the 20th century in the lives of blind people. The Action Fund wishes to keep fresh and current in the 21st century the understandings he brought to the field and thus has endowed this scholarship dedicated to his memory and to the continuation of the work he began. No additional restrictions. 1 Scholarship for $10,000Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship -- First established by Charles Owen in loving memory of his blind wife and now, along with a second scholarship in a different amount, endowed by his last will and testament to honor the memory of both. In founding the scholarship, Charles Owen wrote: "There shall be no limitation as to field of study, except that it shall be directed towards attaining financial independence and shall exclude religion and those seeking only to further general or cultural education." 2 Scholarship, each for $7,000Two National Federation of the Blind Scholarships. -- No additional restrictions. 4 Scholarship, each for $5,000Hank LeBonne Scholarship -- Hank LeBonne was a man who loved life and loved the National Federation of the Blind. His last wish was that his remaining assets be used to help young blind men and women have the same opportunities in life he enjoyed. No additional restrictions. Jennica Ferguson Memorial Scholarship -- Given to keep alive the memory of a young woman who dealt with her blindness and terminal illness with a grace and strength she frequently assured others she drew from the Federation and from her faith in God. No additional restrictions. Michael Marucci Memorial Scholarship -- Given by Marie in memory of her husband Michael (like Marie, a longtime dedicated and valued member of the NFB of Maryland), the winner of this scholarship must be studying a foreign language or comparative literature; pursuing a degree in history, geography, or political science with a concentration in international studies; or majoring in any other discipline requiring study abroad. The winner's file must also show evidence of competence in a foreign language. One National Federation of the Blind Scholarship -- No additional restrictions. 22 Scholarship, each for $3,000Hermione Grant Calhoun Scholarship -- Dr. Isabelle Grant endowed this scholarship in memory of her daughter. The winner must be a woman. Kuchler-Killian Memorial Scholarship -- This scholarship is given in loving memory of her parents, Charles Albert Kuchler and Alice Helen Kuchler, by Junerose Killian, dedicated member of the NFB of Connecticut. No additional restrictions. Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship -- First established by Charles Owen in loving memory of his blind wife and now, along with a second scholarship in a different amount, endowed by his last will and testament to honor the memory of both. In founding the scholarship, Charles Owen wrote: "There shall be no limitation as to field of study, except that it shall be directed towards attaining financial independence and shall exclude religion and those seeking only to further general or cultural education." E. U. Parker Scholarship -- Endowed by his wife, who joined him in a lifetime of Federationism, this scholarship honors a longtime leader of the National Federation of the Blind whose participation stood for strong principles and strong support of the Federation's work. No additional restrictions. Guide Dogs for the Blind Dorthea and Roland Bohde Leadership Scholarship -- Established in 2006 to promote the independence of blind students, this scholarship is awarded to scholars in any field which requires post graduate education, with, should other factors be equal, a preference for those who have chosen to use a guide dog as their primary travel aid. Howard Brown Rickard Scholarship -- Winner must be studying or planning to study in the field of law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences. National Federation of the Blind Computer Science Scholarship -- Winner must be studying in the computer science field. National Federation of the Blind Educator of Tomorrow Award -- Winner must be planning a career in elementary, secondary, or postsecondary teaching. Fourteen National Federation of the Blind Scholarships -- No additional restrictions. All scholarships awarded to blind women which are not otherwise endowed are made possible by a generous bequest from the estate of Dorothy R. Olson. Scholarship Committee National Federation of the Blind 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 scholarships@nfb.org Lighthouse International This scholarship program is for students with blindness and visual impairments. Established in 1980 by Lighthouse International's Women's Committee, the Scholarship & Career Awards (SCA) is a time-honored tradition that recognizes outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss by awarding them with scholarships for college and graduate studies. There are three scholarship award categories, and each carries a $5,000 prize: College-bound Award: for high school seniors or recent high school graduates who will attend college in the upcoming school year. Undergraduate Award: for college students in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year. Graduate Award: for 1st or 2nd year Masters level students or college seniors who will pursue a graduate level education. Candidates may apply at any time immediately, prior to, or during their course of study. A total of five scholarships will be awarded across these three categories. Directory: cms -> lib lib -> Security Survey lib -> 1. naclo 2015 – North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad lib -> 1. naclo 2017 – North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad lib -> Chem I honors Unit 2 Notes: Numbers in Chemistry Measurement lib -> Sanderson High School ap human Geography Summer Assignment 2016 lib -> Find fantastic ousd elementary music programs lib -> American Studies Pacing Calendar 2014-2015 lib -> The ap history Timeline 8000bce-the Present lib -> Absolutism in Europe Download 245.75 Kb. Share with your friends:
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