Each year the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (“NFBI”) awards scholarships to qualified blind students. The scholarships are awarded at the annual convention of the NFBI. The following scholarships are currently available:
1) PETER GRUNWALD SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 was established by the NFBI as a memorial to Peter Grunwald whose work with members of the Illinois General Assembly resulted in implementation of several statutes that have changed what it means to be blind in Illinois.
2) MARY MACDILL NAPHEIDE SCHOLARSHIPS: Two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 were established in memory of Mary MacDill Napheide by her son.
3) KENNETH JERNIGAN SCHOLARSHIPS: Two scholarships in the amount of $1,250 were established in tribute to Dr. Kenneth Jernigan, former President of the Federation, whose extraordinary leadership has improved the quality of life for blind people both here and abroad.
Criteria: All scholarships administered by the NFBI are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community. Financial need is considered. To be eligible for any NFBI scholarship, an applicant must be a legally blind resident of, or student in Illinois, who is enrolled full-time in a regular accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program. Click here to download application. (Microsoft Word format)
Complete this application.
Please submit all documents listed on the application. Send your
application and supporting documents to:
Deborah Kent Stein
Chairman,
NFBI Scholarship Committee
5817 N. Nina
Chicago, IL 60631
If you have
any questions contact Deborah Kent Stein at (773) 631-1093 or Deborah Kent Stein.
Deadline: Completed applications must be received by the chairman no later than March 31, 2008.
General Information: Persons who have previously applied for NFBI scholarships are encouraged to apply again. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects the scholarship winners, who will be notified of their selection by June 15, and will be brought to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois convention in the fall. There are as many winners as there are scholarships to award.
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