John T. McCraw Scholarship Program Grant
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD)
Funding Amount
US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- 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…
- Priority will be given to full-time students.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: 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.
Overview
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National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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.
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
Priority will be given to full-time students.
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Fields of Work
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