Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships
Funding Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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:
- Outstanding Academic Achievement (one award)
- 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.
What Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $511K
- Median grant
- $40K
- Range
- $22K–$325K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY.
- 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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- Education
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