Scholarships for Disabled Students
American Council of the Blind Scholarship
Award: Up to $5,000
American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships
The Helen Keller Fund
Award: $1,000 to $3,000
The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
The Frederick A. Downes Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship
Award:$250 to $2,500
Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship
Law School Vets Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Lucent Pioneer Organization Scholarship
Contact: 888-999-5877
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Roy Johnson Scholarship
Award: $250 to $1,000
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Award: $3,000 to $12,000
United States Department of Education
The DOE has produced two cassette recordings giving information on postsecondary student financial aid for visually impaired students. For free cassettes write to the below address.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance (Cassette) Room 4051, ROB-3
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships
Award: $1,500












