National Federation of the Blind: Indiana State Affiliate Scholarship Grant

National Federation of the Blind: Indiana State Affiliate Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Indiana State
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

Overview

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation’s blind. The NFB has affiliates in all fifty states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, and over seven hundred local chapters. Indiana State Affiliate Scholarship When the application for the national scholarship is submitted, the applicant is automatically eligible for the state level scholarship. The application that is used for the national scholarship is the same one that is used for the state scholarship; however it is mailed to our scholarship committee chair person. The state level Scholarship is awarded to 1 student for 1,000, Or 2 students for 500 each.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All students with an eligible level of blindness are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be able to attend state convention for at least 2 days and 1 night. Costs for lodging, registration, and banquet are covered by the NFB of Indiana affiliate.