Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2023

Closes: 2/14/2024

The Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education either part-time or full-time in physical or computer sciences or engineering are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$7,500

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Legally blind

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student

Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree

Studying physical or computer sciences or engineering

Full or parttime student

Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

Demonstrate financial need

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

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences

Minimum GPA

Condition

Legally Blind, Visual Disability

Activities

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

Next Steps

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