How much funding does Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships provide?

Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships provides $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships

Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable

Foundation Annual Grants for Disabled Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships

Funder: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation

Award Amount: $500 per recipient

Number of Awards: Two scholarships awarded each year

Eligibility: Graduating seniors from the Kentucky School for the Blind only

Selection Criteria: Recipients are chosen by faculty for:
1. Outstanding Academic Achievement (one award)
2. Outstanding Achievement in Community Service, Work Ethic, and Respect for Others (one award)

Recognition: Each recipient receives:

A plaque in recognition of their accomplishments

A $500 monetary award

Background: The award is in honor of Dr. Franklin Jelsma, a well-respected pioneer and mentor in the field of neurosurgery, who believed that by caring about others and working hard, one can make the world a better place.

Contact Information:

Address: 214 Haldeman Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Phone: (502) 897-3990

Fax: (502) 897-3194

Email: Available via website contact form

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Methods:

Mail: 214 Haldeman Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Fax: (502) 897-3194

Email: Available via website contact form

Note: Recipients are selected by Kentucky School for the Blind faculty. Contact the foundation for details on nomination procedures.

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What Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable actually gave

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Total given: $580K
Median grant: $24K
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By dollars: Kentucky 96%, Ohio 4%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Ashland, KY.
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