Fred Scheigert Scholarship
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (Low Vision Alliance) · Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, awards four Fred Scheigert Scholarships of $3,000 each year to full-time college students with low vision. Separate applications are offered for entering freshmen, current undergraduates, and graduate students, so graduating high school seniors headed to college may also apply.
Applicants must meet the program's visual acuity guidelines, verified through an eye report form completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, maintain a strong GPA (3.2 minimum), and be involved in school or community activities. Finalists participate in a telephone interview with committee members before recipients are chosen in late spring.
The online application for the 2026-2027 academic year was open January 1 through February 15, 2026; the scholarship is offered annually on the same schedule.