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Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024
Closes: 3/31/2024

The Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship is offered by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a non-profit that aims to better the lives of the blind community and offers students who are blind in both eyes financial assistance to attend college. Students seeking 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
$8,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Legally blind in both eyes
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • 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
  • Planning to attend school in the U.S.
  • Participation in community service, leadership, or work
  • 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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