Scholarship Submissions Checklist

Review your application for completeness by using the following checklist.

[   ] Completed 2008 Scholarship Application Form
All of the information requested on the form is required to process your scholarship application.  Mark each field.  Use “N/A” or “Not Applicable” in instances that do not apply to you. 

[   ] Two Letters of Recommendation
You are required to provide two letters of recommendation from individuals that can describe your academic ability, leadership skills, and/or community involvement. 

[   ] Required Transcripts
Attach copies of your transcript from the institution you are currently attending and transcripts from all other postsecondary institutions you’ve attended.  If you have attended less than one year of higher education, attach your high school transcript. 

 [   ] College Entrance Examination Reports
This requirement only applies to high school seniors.  Attach a photocopy of your score reports for all standardized tests taken for college admission, (ACT, SAT, or other). 

[   ] Proof of Legal Blindness
Provide a letter from a qualified professional that certifies that you meet the definition of legally blind.  This can be a letter from an Ophthalmologist, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Special Education professional, Disability Student Services official, or other qualified person.

[   ] Affiliate President’s Letter
The Federation has affiliates in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. After speaking with you, affiliate presidents or their designees complete letters which they may choose to send directly to the chairperson of the Scholarship Committee or may provide directly to you for forwarding to the Scholarship Committee. If you do not know the name or phone number of your affiliate president, contact the scholarship chairman or go to www.nfb.org (Topic Index, Affiliates).  If you live in one state and attend school in another, you may contact either affiliate president.

Mail your print application and attachments to:

NFB Scholarship Committee
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Send questions about the scholarship program to:

Mr. Anil Lewis, Chairperson
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Office:  (404) 371-1000
E-mail:  Scholarships@nfb.org

To return to the NFB Scholarships home page, please visit www.nfb.org/scholarships.