Scholarship and Career Awards
Typical application deadline:
March
Page last updated:
01/13/2011
Contact Phone:
800-829-0500
Application Deadline:
March 13, 2011
Contact e-mail:
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Applicant Eligibility:
Masters
Applicant Eligibility Comments:
Graduate Award: for first or second year masters level students or college seniors who will pursue a graduate level education.
- Applicants must be legally blind (i.e., have a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).
- Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be US citizens, and reside in the United States or a US Territory.
- Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory.
- Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients.
- Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
Keywords:
General support
Minority
Amount:
$5,000
Funding Abstract:
Lighthouse International is now inviting applications for our 2011 Scholarship and Career Awards program. These scholarships reward academic excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted pursue their academic and career goals.
Type of Funding:
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials:
Required Application Materials:
- Visual status statement from ophthalmologist, optometrist or State Rehabilitation Agency
- Documentation of academic record and current school status; include most recent transcripts
- Two recommendations (other than family members)
Required Application Information:
- Select scholarship category
- Personal and demographic information
- One essay questions summarizing academic achievements, career goals, study interests, and extra-curricular information