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JAWS for Windows Scholarship

National Federation of the Blind
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 3/31/2026

The JAWS for Windows Scholarship is offered by Vispero, the creators of the Job Access With Speech (JAWS) screen reader, which provides educational opportunities using speech and braille. Recipients of this award will receive a home software license for their choice of either JAWS screen reading software or ZoomText magnifier with speech.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Legally blind in both eyes
  • Resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Fulltime student or part-time student if working full-time
  • Attending or planning to attend school in the U.S.
  • Participation in community service, leadership, or work
  • Aged 18 by July 3, 2026
  • Proven academic achievement

    • 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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