Amount: Up to $10,000. About: Lighthouse Guild, a charity devoted to vision rehabilitation, awards scholarships to high school and college students with vision loss. Each year, up to 20 scholarships go to incoming freshmen, and at least one scholarship goes to a current or aspiring graduate student. The scholarships are unrestricted, so they can be used to pay for tuition, room and board, books, and travel. Applicants must be legally blind and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, Graduate Student
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: March 31 (annually) Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.