The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program

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Overview

The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program provides scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 to students who are legally blind. There's one common application for all of their scholarships, which includes a certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician and recommendations.

Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 February 14, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.acb.org

What you'll need

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

Letters of recommendation typically come from teachers, counselors, coaches, leaders in groups you're a part of—basically any person who knows you well and is NOT a family member.