Scott C. LaBarre Memorial Scholarship
National Federation of the Blind
Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
To support blind students in the United States who are pursuing postsecondary education. Qualifications: Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes; must reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; must be at least 18 years of age by the specified date; must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall; must participate in person in the entire NFB national convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance to attend the national convention). Selection criteria: Selection is based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. How to apply: Applicants must submit an online application form; format: DOC, DOCX, RTF, or PDF files; essay of 700 words or less; copies of the applicant’s transcript; one letter of recommendation; must have requested and completed an interview with their NFB affiliate president or their designee. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.
Eligibility
- States: US