The scholarships are awarded during our annual convention (in the Fall).
Four scholarships are awarded:
NFBTX MERIT SCHOLARSHIP - one (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,500.
NFBTX CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP - one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,000.
NFBTX MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP - one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,500.
HARLEY FETTERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - one (1) scholarship in the amount of $3,000.
ELIGIBILITY - The following requirements apply to all applicants:
• Must be legally blind in both eyes.
• Must be a resident of Texas. Texas residency means that you must live in Texas while attending school in the year of application.
• Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study at a U. S. institution of higher education in the fall of the application year. Members of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas value both work and education. Therefore, the committee may, at its discretion, grant one scholarship to a student who attends school part-time while working full-time.
• Must attend the entire convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas.
See rules, dates and How to Apply on our website.
1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215
Alvin, 77511, TX
Accessible Location: No
Type of Organization | Nonprofit (501c3) |
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Categories | Disability Specific, Financial, Post-secondary |
Spanish Services Offered? | No |
Newsletter? | No |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | 15 - 21 |
Disability Categories | Physical Disability |
This organization pertains to all disabilities? | No |
This organization pertains to these specific diagnoses | |
Is this a statewide service? | No |
Website | https://www.nfbtx.org/scholarships.php |
Contact Name | |
Email Address | [email protected] |
Phone Number | 281-968-7733 |