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  • Scholarship Name :
    American Foundation For The Blind (Ferdinand Torres Scholarship)
  • Number Of Awards :
    1
  • States In Which Available :
    New York
  • Scholarship Amount :
    $1,500
  • Deadline :
    MAR 31
  • Eligibility Criteria :
    Open to legally blind full-time undergraduate or graduate students who present evidence of economic need. Must reside in the U.S. Preference given to applicants residing in New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants.
  • Specific Target Group :
    All
  • How To Apply :
    See website or contact AFB for an application. Must submit evidence of legal blindness; official transcripts; proof of college or university acceptance; evidence of need; 3 letters of recommendation; proof of residence; and statement of field of study you are pursuing, goals, work experience, activities, and how money will be used. New immigrants include a description of country of origin and reason for coming to U.S.
  • Contact To :
    Alina Vayntrub