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Duane Buckley Memorial Scholarship

American Council of the Blind
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025
Closes: 2/14/2026

The Duane Buckley Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are legally blind and who have overcome challenges. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education either part-time or full-time are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$7,500
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Legally Blind
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Participation in extracurricular activities or work
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Condition
    Legally Blind, Visual Disability
    Activities
    Extracurricular Activities, Work

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