Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship, offered by the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, supports individuals pursuing a career in teaching blind and visually impaired students. Open to all college or graduate students residing in Connecticut, recipients are evaluated based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. This scholarship honors Brian Cummins, who tragically lost his life on September 11, 2001, and emphasizes the importance of education for all.

The National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut is an organization of blind individuals who value the
importance of a sound education along with proper reading and writing
skills. In order to insure the availability of certified teachers of the
blind and visually impaired, the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut is offering a scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship need not be
blind or visually impaired, and need not be a member of the National
Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. Federation scholarships are
judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and
financial need.
Brian Cummins lost his life on September 11,
2001, in the World Trade Center tragedy. Brendan Cummins, whose young
son is blind, has asked that this scholarship be given in Brian's
memory.

Eligibility

All applicants must be planning to reside in Connecticut and must be a
college or graduate student enrolled in a full-time program to teach
blind and visually impaired students in Connecticut.Recipients of this scholarship need not be
blind or visually impaired, and need not be a member of the National
Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. Federation scholarships are
judged on the basis of academic quality, service to the community and
financial need.