How much funding does INSIGHT Scholarship provide?

INSIGHT Scholarship provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for INSIGHT Scholarship?

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

INSIGHT Scholarship

Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable

Foundation Annual Grants for Disabled Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

INSIGHT Scholarship

Funder: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation

Program: INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program

Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient + fully equipped laptop

Geographic Scope: Kentucky (only program in Kentucky dedicated to this purpose)

Purpose: Promote college and career readiness for students who are blind and visually impaired

Program Focus:

Self-advocacy promotion

Independent living preparation

College experience simulation

Eligibility:

Must successfully complete two years of the INSIGHT Program

Students who are blind or visually impaired

Award Components:

$5,000 scholarship

Fully equipped laptop computer

Program Schedule: Typically held in early June (2022 program: June 4-11, 2022)

Contact Information:

Address: 214 Haldeman Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Phone: (502) 897-3990

Fax: (502) 897-3194

Email: Available via website contact form

Website: INSIGHT website available (link provided on program page)

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Methods:

Mail: 214 Haldeman Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Fax: (502) 897-3194

Email: Available via website contact form

Required Materials:

INSIGHT Scholarship Application (available for download)

Note: Deadlines vary by year. Check INSIGHT website or contact foundation for current application deadline.

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What Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $580K
Median grant: $24K
Range: $13K–$426K

By dollars: Kentucky 96%, Ohio 4%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Ashland, KY.
40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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