Greater Louisville Scholarship Grant

Greater Louisville Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

Overview

National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky is a chartered affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). The National Federation of the Blind (national office and all state affiliates) are tax-exempt non profit agencies and are classified as 501c(3) organizations. The NFB is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity as well as a Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Approved Charity. Greater Louisville Scholarship Mittie Lake Scholarship The National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville scholarship has named the Mittie Lake Memorial Scholarship in honor of Ms. Mittie Lake, a charter member of the National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville who understood and championed the value of higher education. Our minimum award for the Mittie Lake Scholarship is $500 for one winner. About the Scholarship The Mittie Lake Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Mittie Lake who was a long-time Federationist and charter member of the National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville. Mittie was a student at the KY School for the Blind. During her middle years, Mittie lost all of her sight. Mittie had an enthusiasm for life and all of its many offerings. The fact that Mittie became totally blind did nothing to stop her from living the life she wanted. Mittie was married and raised a family and she worked tirelessly in her church nursery for more than thirty years, providing nurturing care for hundreds of babies and young children. Mittie sang with numerous choirs, quartets and ensembles. She was a strong advocate for Braille and its use in all aspects of daily life. Mittie chose to use a guide dog and treated her guides not only as the tools she needed to live her life independently, but as valued friends and companions who were never without love, affection, and a treat or two. In honor of her life experiences, preference will be given to students who are guide dog users and who utilize Braille as part of their daily lives.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be legally blind. Documentation must be provided by a medical or rehabilitation professional certifying legal blindness. Scholarship recipients must attend an accredited college, university or on-line program. Applicants must reside in the The Greater Louisville area defined as the following counties in Kentucky: Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble; as well as the following counties in Indiana: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington Scholarship finalists must complete a telephone interview with one of the Scholarship committee members. Scholarship finalists must participate in at least one activity of the National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville prior to the scholarship selection and award. This activity may include (but is not limited to) a monthly meeting, community outreach, or social activity sponsored by the Greater Louisville chapter of the Federation.