[NFBMI-Talk] FW: New AFB Scholars Program Expands Opportunities for Blind Students

Mon Feb 10 22:00:40 UTC 2025

Federation Family and Friends,

Please consider this opportunity for students that may be eligible. 

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From: American Foundation for the Blind <info at action.afb.org <mailto:info at action.afb.org> >
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Subject: New AFB Scholars Program Expands Opportunities for Blind Students
To: <Joe at blindbargains.com <mailto:Joe at blindbargains.com> >

Providing substantial scholarships for students who are blind in the United States.

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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has launched the  <https://click.everyaction.com/k/101893351/527404341/217940653?sourceid=1091081&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjQzMTIyYTNhLWUxZTctZWYxMS05MGNiLTAwMjI0ODJhOTRmNCIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiSm9lQGJsaW5kYmFyZ2FpbnMuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=9S4XeVEkUSFgLBoBIHly-TC0TqzQOUxTOO7Uaz69SVg=&emci=c7a3041b-68e5-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&emdi=43122a3a-e1e7-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&ceid=8508062> AFB Scholars Program, providing substantial scholarships for blind students in the United States. The scholarship application period is open from February 10 through March 21, 2025. 

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“The AFB Scholars program offers a transformative opportunity for blind students,” said Eric Bridges, AFB president and CEO. “These new scholarships will turn the dreams of many exceptional students into reality for years to come.”

The scholarship awards are available for graduate and undergraduate students who meet the qualifications for legal blindness. The maximum amount available will be $8k for community college students, $20k for undergraduate students, and $28k for graduate students. The first round of scholarships will be awarded for the coming 2025-2026 school year. These scholarships are in addition to AFB’s current offering of scholarships awarded in partnership with the American Council of the Blind (ACB).

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“A great aspect of this new scholarship program is that students will also gain access to successful blind professionals as mentors and have the opportunity to join AFB at its annual Leadership Conference,” said Matthew Janusauskas, AFB Chief Technology & Programs Officer. “This demonstrates AFB’s commitment to ensure students are set up for success in their chosen field of study.”

The newly launched AFB Scholarship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Lulu J. Alonso Scholarship Fund. Named in memory of Lulu J. Alonso, a teacher of the visually impaired and professor emeriti at Michigan State University, the endowed gift will provide multiple substantial gifts in perpetuity. As a result of the gift, AFB has set up an advisory group and selection committee and will provide program support for the scholarships to be awarded. The application deadline is March 21st, 2025. Visit the scholarship page at  <https://click.everyaction.com/k/101893352/527404342/217940653?sourceid=1091081&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjQzMTIyYTNhLWUxZTctZWYxMS05MGNiLTAwMjI0ODJhOTRmNCIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiSm9lQGJsaW5kYmFyZ2FpbnMuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=9S4XeVEkUSFgLBoBIHly-TC0TqzQOUxTOO7Uaz69SVg=&emci=c7a3041b-68e5-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&emdi=43122a3a-e1e7-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&ceid=8508062> www.afb.org/scholarships to learn more about the qualifications and to submit an application. 

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