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Scholarships - National Federation of the Blind of Illinois - Main Office

5128 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

Must be a legally blind resident of or student in Illinois, who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program

English

To apply, complete the online application form found at www.nfbofillinois.org/scholarships/state-scholarship-program/application. Send proof of blindness, transcripts, recommendation letter, and any other support for your application via email to [email protected]. Direct questions to [email protected] or David Meyer, co-chair NFBI Scholarship Committee, at (708) 606-7091.

Cook County, IL

Description

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) provides scholarships for low-vision and blind college students who are residents of Illinois. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/22/2022

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

National Federation of the Blind Illinois

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) is a 501c(3) nonprofit volunteer membership organization comprised of blind and interested sighted people of all ages, their families, and friends. Local chapters, divisions, committees, programs, projects, and trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in the community.

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