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The Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

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$10,000

Max

$3,000

Min

3

Available

Details

Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.

FAQ

Application deadline March 31
Scholarship, grant, fellowship, or contest Scholarship
Awarded every year? yes
Unlimited amount awarded? yes
Renewable?
Recipient may re-apply in subsequent years.
no
Must be repaid? no
Required to attend a specific school? no
Separate application required? yes

Contact Information

NFB Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230 United States

Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2415
Official website

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