[NFBF-L] 2026 national Federation of the Blind of florida Student Scholarship

[scholarships at nfbflorida.org]

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is accepting applications
for the 2026 Student Scholarship Program. These scholarships recognize
outstanding blind and deaf-blind students who have demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their educational and
professional goals.

 

Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the National Federation of
the Blind of Florida 2026 State Convention, held Friday, October 9 through
Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

Each scholarship recipient will receive:

. A $1,500 scholarship award.

. An invitation to attend the 2026 State Convention.

. Convention expenses paid by the National Federation of the Blind of
Florida, including:

. Round-trip travel.

. Hotel accommodations.

. Convention registration.

. Banquet admission.

. A daily stipend.

 

Two scholarships are reserved specifically for students who are deaf-blind.

 

Eligibility

 

Applications are open to qualified high school seniors and college students
who are legally blind and plan to pursue or continue postsecondary
education.

 

Application Requirements

 

Applicants must submit the following:

 

. Completed scholarship application in Microsoft Word format.

. A 500-word essay.

. Two letters of recommendation.

. Documentation verifying legal blindness.

. Official or unofficial academic transcripts.

 

Application Deadline

 

All application materials must be received no later than Saturday, August
15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

 

Submit Applications To

 

Jorge Hernandez, Scholarship Chair

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Email: [scholarships at nfbflorida.org] (mailto:scholarships at nfbflorida.org)

Telephone: (305) 877-2311

 

Scholarship Resources

 

The scholarship application, application checklist, and scholarship
guidelines are available at:

2026 Student Scholarship | National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Application Requirements <https://nfbflorida.org/2026-student-scholarship> 

 

Questions

 

If you have questions about the scholarship program or application process,
please contact the scholarship chair by email or telephone using the contact
information above.

 

We encourage eligible students to apply and look forward to recognizing the
accomplishments of Florida's blind and deaf-blind scholars.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jorge Hernandez

Scholarship Chair

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

scholarships at nfbflorida.org <mailto:scholarships at nfbflorida.org> 

Tel: 305.877.2311

 

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