John T. McCraw Scholarship Program Grant

John T. McCraw Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD)
Amount: US $4,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the John T. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 31 Mar 2027.

Overview

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, is an organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people, and has the power, influence, diversity and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations so that blind persons can have the life they want. The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level. John T. McCraw Scholarship Program The Program will award up to four individual scholarships of $4,000 each. These scholarships will be given to qualified blind students who exhibit academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership. The John T. McCraw Scholarship Program has been established to promote post-secondary educational opportunities for Maryland's blind students. The recipients may use these scholarships to defray the cost of educational expenses incurred at any post-secondary institution during the academic year. All John T. McCraw scholarships are merit-based and are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Recipients are required to attend the annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in its entirety, July 3-8, 2026, in Austin, Texas, as well as the annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, in February 2027, in Maryland. Financial assistance to attend the Conventions will be provided. Shortly after submitting applications, the scholarship committee will select the recipients, but will not award the scholarships until personally interacting with the recipients at both conventions. Scholarships will be awarded at the state convention banquet in February 2027. Recipients' participation in both conventions in their entirety is mandatory in order to qualify for these scholarships. NOTE: A special scholarship may be awarded to former McCraw Scholarship recipients. To apply for this special scholarship, former recipients must still meet all of the requirements for the McCraw Scholarship Program and submit a new application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any legally blind student is eligible to receive a scholarship who:Resides in the State of Maryland, or is pursuing post-secondary studies in the State of Maryland;Will turn age 18 on or before July 3, 2026;Will be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at any post-secondary institution in the Fall and Spring. Priority will be given to full-time students.