[NFBNJ] ​ NFB Scholarship Program – Apply for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

[NFB of NJ President]

The *National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program* is one of the
largest in the nation for blind students. Each year, the NFB awards *more
than $300,000 in cash and prizes* to recognize the academic achievement,
leadership, and professional aspirations of blind scholars.

Thanks to our generous partners, *thirty $10,000 merit-based scholarships*
are currently available. Scholarships are awarded based on *academic
excellence, community service, and leadership*. Finalists are announced
each spring and are invited to attend the *NFB National Convention in July*,
where scholarship recipients are selected. Finalists receive assistance to
attend the convention.

*Application Information*
Applications are now open for the *2026–2027 NFB Scholarship Program*.

*Application Deadline:* March 31, 2026, at midnight (Eastern Time)

*Eligibility Requirements*
Applicants must:

   - Be legally blind in both eyes
   - Reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
   - Be *18 years of age by July 3, 2026*
   - Be pursuing or planning to pursue a *post-secondary degree program*
   full-time in fall 2026
   - Attend the *entire NFB National Convention in person* and participate
   in all scholarship activities

The NFB recognizes that work, family caregiving, and medical needs may
require some students to enroll part-time. The application includes an
opportunity to share additional context with the scholarship committee.

*Helpful Resources*

   - *Scholarship Program FAQs*
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-faqs>
   - *Scholarship Program Application Checklist*
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application-checklist>
   - *"Self-Advocacy in Higher Education" (Word) by NFB President Mark A.
   Riccobono*
   <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/self-advocacy-%20higher-education.docx>
   - *College Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
   (via Affordable Colleges Online)*
   <http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/>
   - *National Federation of the Blind Enhances Largest Scholarship Program
   for Blind Scholars*
   <https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-enhances-largest-scholarship-program-blind-scholars>
   *.*



We strongly encourage eligible students to apply and take advantage of this
life-changing opportunity. To learn more and apply, click on the link
below;

https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program

New Jersey students with questions can send an email to Lia Stone, NFB of NJ
Director of Youth Programs at *scholarships at nfbnj.org
<scholarships at nfbnj.org> *
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