American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and American Council of the Blind (ACB) Scholarships

Sponsoring Organization:

American Foundation for the Blind

Various scholarships are available to students who are visually impaired to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology.

Application Deadline:
February 14

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time student, or work 32 hours or more and attend part-time

Legally blind

Involved in school or local community

Register for an ACB account prior to submitting application 

Maintain a 3.0 GPA