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Betty J. Niceley Memorial Scholarship

National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2025
Closes: 7/15/2025

Betty J. Niceley Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to blind students who use Braille and either reside or attend college in Kentucky.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to students who are legally blind or visually impaired and/or eligible for services from the Kentucky Office for the Blind.
  • Applicants must be either resident of Kentucky enrolled or planning to enroll full or parttime at a college or university in any state, or residents of other states attending or accepted at a college or university in Kentucky.
  • They must be able to read Braille and demonstrate how they find it an essential part of their daily life.
  • They must also submit a 1,000word essay that covers the following: 1) how a National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky Scholarship would help them achieve their academic and career goals; 2) how they would like to be involved in the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky; 3) any awards and/or honors they have received, and 4) anything else they would like us to know that will help us select our scholarship finalists for this year.
  • Finalists are required to attend and participate in the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky; travel, hotel accommodations, registration fees, and banquet tickets are provided.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: KY
    Condition
    Visual Disability

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