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Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship

National Federation of the Blind
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is offered by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind community. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are blind in both eyes to attend college. Students pursuing an undergraduate 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
$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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