[NABS-L] New scholarship from AFB for blind students! Apply by March 21!

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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is launching a brand-new scholarship program for blind students, offering $8000 per year for community college, $20000 per year for four-year undergraduate, and $28000 per year for graduate school! See below for more details and the application link.

 




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The  <https://click.everyaction.com/k/103372098/531959348/217940653?sourceid=1091082&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImIwZDc1YTMyLWJkZmEtZWYxMS05MGNkLTAwMjI0ODJhOWZiNyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiYXJpZWxsZTcxQGdtYWlsLmNvbSINCn0%3D&hmac=xZ1vSYN4Th2GWV-IwIG87_-hiJee1X8KVS80a-cRs60=&emci=b98d3185-33f9-ef11-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=b0d75a32-bdfa-ef11-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=8255911> AFB Scholars Program application deadline is quickly approaching! Applications for this scholarship opportunity must be submitted by March 21, 2025.

The program offers substantial scholarships for legally blind undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. Awards of $8,000 for community college students, $20,000 for undergraduate students, and $28,000 for graduate students are available. In addition to financial support, recipients will have access to mentorship from accomplished blind professionals and the opportunity to attend AFB’s annual Leadership Conference.

This scholarship is made possible through the Lulu J. Alonso Scholarship Fund and reflects AFB’s ongoing commitment to elevate students with exceptional potential, foster future leaders, and build a network of individuals dedicated to creating a more inclusive world.

 




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