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American Council of the Blind · Direct application
The American Council of the Blind, in partnership with organizations including the American Foundation for the Blind, awards educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 to students who are legally blind. Entering college freshmen, current undergraduate and graduate students, and students attending technical college are all eligible; in 2026 ACB awarded $112,300 to 21 students.
Scholarship funds can cover tuition, fees, room and board, and assistive technology costs. Applicants must register for an ACB account and apply online, submitting materials that include proof of legal blindness and proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school for entering and transferring students.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open November 1, 2026 and are due February 14, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The program has run annually since 1982.
The ACB Scholarship Program awards $2,000–$7,500. It is sponsored by American Council of the Blind.
The deadline is February 14, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; check the sponsor's official page for a future cycle.
Key requirements include: United States; Visual Impairment. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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High school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including step-children, step-grandchildren, or legal wards) of a living, dues-paying Elk may apply online for Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards. Great-grandchildren are ineligible. Recipients receive $1,500 scholarships usable only at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. Four hundred awards are granted in the current contest cycle. Complete the online application and select the correct sponsoring Elks Lodge. The Elk sponsor must remain a dues-paying member in good standing through March 31. Recipients must complete acts of service with an Elks Lodge during college.
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U.S. citizen high school seniors and undergraduates diagnosed with congenital heart defects (CHDs) who are entering or enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for the Heart Warrior Achievement Scholarship. Award amounts vary, with scholarships starting at $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school. Submit a personal statement of at least 500 words, a letter from a licensed practitioner confirming your CHD diagnosis, and proof of enrollment or acceptance. A board member interview follows application review.
Jacksonville State University students who are direct maternal or paternal descendants of a former JSU football player coached by Charley Pell, documented through Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, may apply for the Charley Pell Endowed Scholarship through JaxApp. Current JSU athletes are ineligible. Award amounts vary. Apply by February 1. The fund was established by former players and friends in honor of Mr. Pell, a former JSU head football coach.
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Current or former Oregon foster youth age 25 or younger may receive up to $5,000 per academic year for postsecondary education or training. Eligible applicants include youth in foster care, former foster youth with 180+ days in care after age 13 who exited at 14+, or youth adopted or placed in guardianship at age 13+ with finalization after 9/1/2015. The number of recipients varies. Your college determines the grant amount based on financial need after other state or federal grants. Re-apply annually; the final disbursement must be received the term before age 26. Apply through Oregon Student Aid. Deadline depends on enrollment term (Summer May 1, Fall August 1, Winter November 1, Spring February 1).