Top 32 Scholarships for the Visually Impaired in February 2026

The Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant Program was established to provide funding for undergraduate Wisconsin residents who are enrolled at in-state or eligible out-of-state public or independent institutions, show financial need, and have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. To be considered for the Grant, which awards between $250 and $1,800 to multiple eligible recipients, students must submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant Application. Students must also be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for the grant. If you're an undergraduate Wisconsin resident with a hearing or visual impairment, and you're attending an eligible university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

To support blind students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree, the Communities Foundation of Texas is generously offering a $15,000 annual scholarship! To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be blind and intend to pursue or are pursuing a college degree, community college degree, or trade school certification. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or documented legal residents of the United States. The one-year award of $15,000 must be used toward a recipient's tuition, fees, books, and/or on-campus housing and will be paid directly to the awardee’s school. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to check out our other scholarships for the visually impaired and disability scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The NFB STEM Scholarship provides financial assistance to blind students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field or encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Charles and Betty Allen Scholarship, funded by Betty Alan on behalf of her late husband Charles, a successful businessman who left school young but believed education was still important for students, provides financial assistance to blind students. Students who are blind and are seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Oracle Scholarship for Excellence in STEM provides scholarships to blind undergraduate and graduate students. Students who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Charles and Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to blind students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Blind students who have a strong drive for financial independence are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Edith R. Alvin J. Comroe Foundation Scholarship offers blind students financial assistance to attend college. Students seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The E.U. and Gene Parker Scholarship is given in honor of E.U. and Gene Parker who were leaders of the National Federation of the Blind and demonstrated strong principles and support for the federation's work. This scholarship provides financial assistance to blind students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degree. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

The Jeannette C. Eyerly Scholarship is given in memorial of Jeannette C. Eyerly, who was the author of many books or short stories which displayed positive portrayals of blind characters. Blind students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degree are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

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.Show Less

The Adrienne Asch Memorial Scholarship is offered in loving memory of Dr. Adrienne Asch, an exemplary scholar and longtime member of the National Federation of the Blind scholarship committee.  Worth up to $8,000, this scholarship is meant to support legally blind high school seniors and college students who are 17 years of age or older. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an essay, academic transcript, and a letter of recommendation. If you’re interested in discovering similar scholarships, Scholarships360 encourages you to explore other scholarships for disabled students. Good luck with your scholarship search! Show Less

The Mimi and Marvin Sandler Scholarship is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Sandler, friends of the federation, who want to further academic excellence for blind students. Blind students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degrees are encouraged to apply. Finalists are expected to attend the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in July.Show Less

Are you a legally blind high school student who will soon be a college freshman? If so, consider applying for the Lighthouse Guild College Bound Scholarship! Believing that nothing should stop visually impaired individuals from pursuing higher education, this program awards up to $8,500 to multiple students each year. To apply, you must submit a 500-word personal statement in addition to an official transcript, proof of legal blindness, and three letters of recommendation. If you're a legally blind, college-bound high school senior, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a full-time college student with low vision? If so, you might consider applying for the Fred Scheigert Scholarship! This scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen, current college students, and graduate students. The scholarship is funded by The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI), an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. The awarding committee is looking for an applicant with a strong GPA and involvement in school/local community activities. Each year, 4 students are awarded this scholarship in the amount of $3,000 to help pay for their education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is on the hunt for impressive, legally blind undergraduate and graduate students from Missouri who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall semester. Applicants should live in Missouri but do not need to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri. Applicants are eligible to earn at least $750 and winners are selected based on merit. If you’re a well-rounded, driven, legally blind post-secondary student from Missouri, this scholarship is for you! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

To support legally blind students residing in Oregon, the American Council of the Blind is offering up to $7,500 to eligible students pursuing a college education. This scholarship is offered to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are pursuing higher education and are legally blind. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and reside in Oregon. To apply, applicants must submit an academic transcript, proof of enrollment, and two letters of recommendation. If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out other scholarships for Oregon residents. Happy applying!Show Less

Individuals who are legally blind, as opposed to those with total blindness, may have some useful vision. To qualify as legally blind, individuals must not be able to see better than 20/200 in the best eye with glasses or contact lenses or whose visual field in the best eye is 20 degrees or less at the widest diameter with glasses or contact lenses. Despite this, it can still affect someone's way of life, and thus the Floyd Qualls Memorial Scholarship was established to help fund the higher education of legally blind individuals! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must be current or incoming post-secondary students diagnosed as legally blind. In addition, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, work at least 32 hours per week on top of attending school, and be involved in their school and local community. Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $7,500 each to five (5) academically impressive, legally blind students. Looking for other scholarships you may be eligible for? If so, consider checking out our other scholarships for the visually impaired and scholarships for disabled students. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

To help fund the higher education of legally blind students with a passion for computer science, web development, or related fields, the American Council of the Blind is offering the Kellie Cannon Memorial Scholarship. To be eligible for the scholarship, individuals must be current or incoming post-secondary students diagnosed as legally blind. They must also be planning to pursue postsecondary education either part-time or full-time in computer science, data processing, programming, web development, or related fields, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be involved in their school and local community. Bear in mind that part-time students must also work at least 32 hours per week. Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $7,500 each to five (5) academically impressive, legally blind students. Looking for other scholarships you may be eligible for? If so, consider checking out our other scholarships for the visually impaired and scholarships for disabled students. Best of luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Are you a legally blind full-time undergraduate or graduate student? Alternatively, are you a legally blind, part-time, post-secondary student who works 32 or more hours per week? If either applies, you might consider applying for the ACB Scholarship Program! Dedicated to helping legally blind post-secondary students pay off the costs of school and adaptive technology, this program awards between $2,000 and $7,500 to multiple lucky students each year. Better yet, there’s no essay required in order to apply! Instead, you simply need to submit proof of blindness, a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment. If you're a legally blind post-secondary student who also works, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The William G. Corey Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to legally blind undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Pennsylvania. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education either part-time or full-time are welcome to apply.Show Less

Graduating high school or attending college, with its schoolwork, extracurricular, and even social expectations, can be difficult. However, living with a physical, cognitive, or sensory disability can add extra difficulties. Despite this, students with disabilities can still manage to thrive through these circumstances. To celebrate and recognize the impressive achievements of Arlington (VA) residents with disabilities, the Arlington Community Foundation is offering the Tony Young Memorial Scholarship! To qualify for this $2,500 scholarship, individuals must be graduates of an Arlington Public School (APS) high school or be an Arlington resident who has completed a GED or other high school equivalency degree. Applicants must also have either a physical, cognitive, or sensory disability. If this scholarship sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Then, be sure to check out our other scholarships for Virginia residents, disability scholarships, and learning disability scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The James C. Basile Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school in Ventura County, California. Students seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree who demonstrate academic achievement & financial need are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school from the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark in California, to students who have lost one or both parents in law enforcement service or as a firefighter, or applicants who are physically or visually impaired or otherwise disabled.Show Less

Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas offers scholarships to the best and brightest blind students in the state. If you’re a legally blind resident of Kansas, then you could qualify for the Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarship.  Worth between $1,500 and $2,500, this scholarship is awarded to blind students in Kansas who are attending college, vocational, or technical school. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and financial need. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be considered. To apply, applicants must submit an essay, proof of enrollment, academic transcript, and letter of recommendation. If you’d like to explore more Kansas scholarships or scholarships for students with disabilities, there are many other opportunities waiting for you on Scholarships360!Show Less

The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon Scholarship provides financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind residents of Oregon.

The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less