To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student (as well as students who work 32 or more hours per week and attend college part-time), and be involved in their school/local community. Scholarships are awarded to students who attend post-secondary institutions in the United States.

• 1st Year
• 2nd Year
• 3rd Year
• 4th Year
• 5th Year
• Graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) in partnership with other organizations and individuals offers educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college. 

This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with assistive technology.

All interested candidates must register for a new ACB account prior to submitting a scholarship application online. Visit www.acb.org/scholarships to start the registration process.

General Procedure is found on their website at https://www.afb.org/about-afb/events-and-awards/afb-scholarships.

If you have questions or would like to receive more information about ACB, send an email to the American Council of the Blind at info@acb.org.