SCHOLARSHIPS

Blind students can take advantage of the same scholarship programs that are available to sighted students and should be encouraged to do so. However, there are also scholarships which are specially designated for blind students. The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults awards scholarships to deserving blind students each year, including one for $10,000. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31 of each year.

College is not the only place for a blind or a deaf-blind individual to gain valuable educational experiences. As funds permit, the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults provides scholarships to assist individuals in furthering their educational or occupational interests outside of the traditional academic setting. This program can also be used to help pay guides/interpreters for deaf-blind people who wish to attend seminars or other training workshops.