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Charles and Betty Allen Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2025
Closes: 3/31/2025

The Charles and Betty Allen Scholarship, funded by Betty Alan on behalf of her late husband Charles, a successful businessman who left school young but believed education was still important for students, provides financial assistance to blind students. Students who are blind and are seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.

Win up to
$8,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Legally blind in both eyes
  • Resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree as a fulltime student in the U.S. **or**
  • Parttime student while working full-time
  • Participate in extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate leadership
  • Aged 18 by July 3, 2024

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Minimum Age
    17
    Location
    • Country: US
    Condition
    Legally Blind
    Activities
    Community Service, Leadership, Work

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