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Scholarship Information
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Academic Scholarships for Students with Bleeding Disorders
Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf
American Foundation of the Blind
Anne Ford Scholarship
Assistance League of Boise, Grant for the Hearing Impaired
Chairscholars Foundation, Inc.
DawnSignPress College Scholarship
DIVERSITY WORLD WEBSITE
ELA Scholarhip
Eli Lilly and Company
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
Gallaudet University Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation Scholarship
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Incight Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Federation of the Blind
National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Spina Bifida Association of America
THE 2008 PAUL G. HEARNE/AAPD LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA)
The EAR Foundation, Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
The GuildScholar Program
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening (LTL)
The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards (SAA)
Through the Looking Glass
Tourism Cares Scholarship Program Overview
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Academic Scholarships for Students with Bleeding Disorders
For clarification on any of the scholarships listed, please contact the individual sponsor for each respective program.
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-42-HANDI
Fax: 212-328-3777
URL: http://www.hemophilia.org/NHFWeb/MainPgs/MainNHF.aspx?menuid=53&contentid=36
E-mail: info@hemophilia.org
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Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf
Limited to full-time students who are deaf and hearing of hearing who use spoken communication. Telephone requests for applications will not be accepted.
Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Phone: 202-337-5221
Deadline: 2/15/2008
URL: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=Awards
E-mail: financialaid@agbell.org
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American Foundation of the Blind
Check the website for the various documentations and items needed to satisfy the requirements for several scholarships available for students who are blind or visually impaired. ALL supporting documentation must be collected IN ONE ENVELOPE and postmarked by the deadline date of March 31, 2008. No partial packets will be considered. No faxes will be accepted.
American Foundation of the Blind, Scholarship Committee, Information Center, Attn: Dawn Bodrogi
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-232-5463
Deadline: 3/31/2008
URL: http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Documentid=2962
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
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Anne Ford Scholarship
For high school seniors of high merit in public or private secondary school with an identified learning disability who plan on attending a 4 year college.
National Center for Learning Disabilitiles, Inc.
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
Phone: 212-545-7510 x233
Fax: 212-545-9665
Deadline: 12/31/2007
URL: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/
E-mail: AFScholarship@ncld.org
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Assistance League of Boise, Grant for the Hearing Impaired
Assistance League of Boise provides tuition/textbook educational grants for graduating, hearing impaired, Idaho high school seniors or continuing higher education student who resides in Ada County. The grants are conditioned upon the recipient’s enrollment at an accredited two of four-year college, university, vocational institution, beauty college, or school of the arts in the United States. Our selection committee determines the number and amounts of the ward after examining all applications received. Maximum amount of the grant is $2000. Students will be able to obtain this information by contacting the Assistance League of Boise Project Hearing and leaving a message.
Assistance League of Boise, Project Hearing
P. O. Box 140104
Garden City, ID 83714
Phone: 208-377-4327 ext. 202
Deadline: 4/20/2008
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Chairscholars Foundation, Inc.
Must be physically challenged. Must be a high school senior or college freshman.
ChairScholars Foundation, Inc
16101 Carancia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278
Phone: 813-920-2737
Fax: 813-920-7661
Deadline: 2/15/2008
URL: http://www.chairscholars.org
E-mail: info@chairscholars.org
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DawnSignPress College Scholarship
The DawnSignPress College Scholarship is given annually to a worthy deaf or hard of hearing student studying for a B.A. degree and preparing for a career in one of the following fields of study: Communications, Creative Writing, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, English, Filmmaking, History, Linguistics, Literature, Multimedia.
DawnSignPress, College Scholarship Committee
6130 Nancy Ridge Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-3223
Phone: 858-625-0600 Voice/TTY
Fax: 858-625-2336
Deadline: 5/1/2008
URL: http://www.dawnsign.com/about/dspscholarship.html
E-mail: info@dawnsign.com
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DIVERSITY WORLD WEBSITE
Diversity World's website has a new content area on employment issues
for
persons with disabilities. Included links to career development information that has links to scholarships and internships.
Phone: 831-457-2709
URL: http://www.diversityworld.com/Disability/career.htm
E-mail: info@diversityworld.com
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ELA Scholarhip
Available to women with physical disabilities who are enrolled who are enrolled in a graduate program. Occasionally June 1st falls on a weekend or a holiday. Please plan accordingly and get your packet to us before that date. To assure that your packet arrives in time, send it by May 20th or via Federal Express, UPS or guaranteed mail.
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (ELA) c/o Deborah Lewis,Executive Director
2460 North Lake Avenue, PMB #128
Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: 626-398-8840
Deadline: 6/1/2008
URL: http://www.ela.org
E-mail: executivedirector@ela.org
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Eli Lilly and Company
Designed to help persons with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders acquire the educational and vocational skills.
Eli Lilly and Company, PMB 327
310 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251
Phone: 800-809-8202
Deadline: 1/25/2008
URL: http://reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/apply.asp
E-mail: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
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Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
Limited to students with epilepsy. Graduate of an Idaho High School (Gregory Gile Scholarship only). Must be a resident of Idaho for at least one year.
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho, Mark Music Memorial Scholarship and Gregory W. Gile Memorial Scholarship
310 W. Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-4340
URL: http://www.epilepsyidaho.org/scholar.htm
E-mail: efid@epilepsyidaho.org
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Gallaudet University Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Every year, Gallaudet University challenges deaf and hard of hearingGallaudet University challenges deaf and hard of hearing students in the U.S. to write an essay on a theme.
Gallaudet National Essay and Art Contest for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teenagers
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-651-4350
URL: http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/deaflympics/contest.html
E-mail: essaycontest@gallaudet.edu
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Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation Scholarship
The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation will be awarding a 500.00 dollar scholarship to a Deaf/Hard of Hearing student and another 500.00 scholarship to a Visually Impaired/Blind student graduating high school this year. The scholarship can be used at any college, university, or technical school that the student wishes to attend.
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
714 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
Deadline: 5/1/2007
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Immune Deficiency Foundation
The Immune Deficiency Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduate students living with primary immune deficiency diseases. IDF is honored to assist students who have lived with the challenges of primary immune deficiencies and plan on completing their secondary education. IDF Scholarship Program is open to patients with a primary immune deficiency as classified by the World Health Organization. It is intended for undergraduate students attending or entering college or a technical training school.
Immune Deficiency Foundation, Attention: Eric Marder Scholarship Program
40 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 800-296-4433
Fax: 410-321-9165
Deadline: 3/31/2008
URL: http://www.primaryimmune.org/services/scholarship.htm
E-mail: dgill@primaryimmune.org
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Incight Scholarship
Incight's 2008/2009 Scholarship application is NOW AVAILABLE! *Deadline to submit is April 1st, 2008* There are three ways to submit an application for the 2008/2009 Incight Scholarship; through Email, through standard USPS mail, or through our new online application!
Incight
310 SW 4th Ave., Suite 530
Portland, Or 97204
Phone: 971-244-0305
Fax: 503-222-2706
Deadline: 4/1/2008
URL: http://www.incight.org/incightscholarship.html
E-mail: incight.org
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National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD offers the Anne Ford Scholarship of a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree.
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Anne Ford Scholarship
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
Phone: 212-545-7510 x233
Fax: 212-545-9665
Deadline: 12/31/2007
URL: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/725/508/
E-mail: AFScholarship@ncld.org.
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National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind offers a broad range of scholarships for the blind or visually impaired. Applications for scholarships will be accepted from July 1 through March 31 of each year.A list of scholarships will be presented to the nation’s top blind scholars by the National Federation of the Blind at the 2008 Annual Convention.
NFB Scholarship Committee
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 641-236-3366
URL: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/2008_Scholarship_List2.asp?SnID=2073557497
E-mail: scholarships@nfb.org
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National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
NFBI offers a broad range of scholarships for the blind or visually impaired awarded on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need.
The NFB of Idaho awards at least one scholarship each year, during the NFB of Idaho State Convention held in early spring, to a well-deserving blind student enrolling in college.
Andrea Travis
206 Baker Street, Apt. 12
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-301-1617
Deadline: 3/31/2008
URL: http://www.nfbidaho.org/
E-mail: andrea.travis@gmail.com
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Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
Limited to students with epilepsy who are pursuing a college education.
The Eden Communications Group
515 Valley Street, Suite 200
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Phone: 800-292-7373
Deadline: 3/1/2008
URL: http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com/
E-mail: czoppi@edencomgroup.com
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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Each year, RFB&D sponsors two awards to members who are HS seniors with learning disabilities, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Scholarhip Office
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-520-8044
Fax: 609-520-7990
Deadline: 3/3/2008
URL: http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
E-mail: jhaggith@rfbd.org
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Spina Bifida Association of America
This Fund was established in 1988 to enhance opportunities for persons born with spina bifida to achieve their full potential through higher education.
Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4226
Phone: 800-621-3141
Fax: 202) 944-3295
Deadline: 3/7/2008
URL: http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2664425/apps/s/content.asp?ct=3727653
E-mail: sbaa@sbaa.org or tcoogan@sbaa.org
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THE 2008 PAUL G. HEARNE/AAPD LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Up to two people with disabilities, who are emerging as leaders in the cross-disability civil rights movement, will each receive $10,000 to help them continue their progress as leaders. They will also have an opportunity to meet and network with national disability leaders at the AAPD Leadership Gala in Washington, DC in March 2008. U.S. residents with any type of disability are eligible to apply. To be considered for a Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award, a candidate must complete an application which includes a statement of no more than 1000 words that addresses all of the selection criteria, as well as a letter of commitment from his/her mentor or supportive colleague who is prepared to work with the applicant in pursuing his/her leadership goals.
2008 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards
1629 K Street NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-457-0046
Deadline: 9/21/2007
URL: http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=983
E-mail: aapdhearne@aol.com.
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The Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA)
The Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) was established as a separate organization designed solely for administering scholarships.
Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc.
PO Box1465
Taylors, SC 29687-0031
Phone: 864-268-3363
Fax: 864-268-7160
URL: http://www.scholarshipprograms.org
E-mail: cfsainc@bellsouth.net
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The EAR Foundation, Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
Have severe to profound, bilateral hearing loss, mainstreamed hearing-impaired student.
The EAR Foundation
PO Box 330867
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 800-545-HEAR V/TDD
Fax: 615-284-7935
Deadline: 2/15/2008
URL: http://earfoundation.org/
E-mail: earfound@earfoundation.org
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The GuildScholar Program
The GuildScholar Program offers 12 to15 scholarships up to $15,000 to applicants who are legally blind. Applications are accepted the start of the senior year and are awarded later that academic year.
The Jewish Guild for the Blind
15 West 65 Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 800-284-4422
Deadline: 7/1/2008
URL: http://www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp
E-mail: guildscholar@jgb.org
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The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding grants to, low-income women, ages 35 and older. Each grant recipient has a vision of how a college education will benefit herself, her family, and her community. Most recipients are in truly meager financial circumstances and may have other hardships or disabilities. OBJECTIVES: Each year, the sponsor awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 1978, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation has awarded scholarships to help over 500 women attend college. The application cycle for the 2008 school year has closed. Applications for the 2009 school year will be available on this site starting November 1, 2008. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be: female, at least thirty-five years of age as of March 1, 2007; U.S. citizens and pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree; and enrolled or accepted in an accredited school and have limited financial means.
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
P.O. Box 6653
Athens, GA 30604-6653
Phone: 706-208-1211
Fax: 706-548-0202
Deadline: 3/1/2008
URL: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
E-mail: info@rankinfoundation.org
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The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening (LTL)
The LTL awards are the first national awards exclusively for high school seniors with learning disabilities. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-520-8042
Fax: 609-520-7990
Deadline: 3/3/2008
URL: http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
E-mail: jhaggith@rfbd.org
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The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards (SAA)
Awarded to nine blind or visually impaired seniors at four-year US colleges or universities.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-520-8042
Fax: 609-520-7990
Deadline: 3/3/2008
URL: http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
E-mail: jhaggith@rfbd.org
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Through the Looking Glass
A student must have at least one parent with a disability who lives in the U.S. (Blind, deaf, physical, psychiatric, intellecural, medical condition)
National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities,
2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100,
Berkeley, CA 94710.
Phone: 800-644-2666
Fax: 510- 848-4445
URL: http://lookingglass.org/scholarships/index.php
E-mail: tlg@lookingglass.org
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Tourism Cares Scholarship Program Overview
An important part of Tourism Cares' mission is to award scholarships to students pursuing travel and tourism or hospitality degree programs at the undergraduate or graduate level primarily in the United States and Canada. To achieve this, Tourism Cares administers two types of scholarship programs: academic and service-learning.
Academic Scholarship Application Deadline April 1, 2008
Tourism Cares
585 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Deadline: 4/1/2008
URL: http://www.tourismcares.org/RelId/605751/ISvars/default/Scholarships.htm
E-mail: carolynv@tourismcares.org
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William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Awarded to two selected applicants who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
1703 North Beauregard St., Suite 440
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 703-671-4500
Fax: 703-671-6391
URL: http://www.aerbvi.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1
E-mail: aer@aerbvi.org
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Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
In 2008 the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship will award $5,000 to an undergraduate or graduate travel and tourism or hospitality student with a physical or sensory disability (as defined by the ADA, 1990), who is a permanent resident of the United States or Canada. The student must be enrolled at an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United Sates or Canada. This scholarship was established by entertainer Tony Orlando in 1993. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, or greater. Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a tourism-specific program or area of focus or a hospitality program with a focus on travel and tourism; or be a graduate student who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism-subject area.
Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Attn: Ms. Carolyn Viles, Program Director
Phone: 781-821-5990 X 208
Deadline: 4/1/2008
URL: http://www.tourismcares.org/Customized/uploads/Yellow%20Ribbon%20Scholarship%202008.pdf
E-mail: carolynv@tourismcares.org
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For more information or to schedule an appointment:
Contact: Candida Mumford, Coordinator
Student Disability Services
Taylor Building / Second Floor/ SDS Office
PHONE: 208-732-6260 or 1-800-680-0274 (Idaho & Nevada) x 6260
SECURED FAX: 208-732-6799
TDD: 208-734-9929
Email: AccessAbility@csi.edu
Documentation may be sent to:
(All documentation is confidential)
Student Disability Services
College of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Avenue
P O Box 1238
Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-1238
SECURED FAX: 208-732-6799
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