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Last updated: May 8

2007. 3

May. 3

Deadline 15: European Commission Delegation Internship Programs. 3

Deadline 15: International Dyslexia Association Looking for Heroes - Call for It Takes a Village of Readers Award Nominees. 3

June. 4

Deadline 1: Mattie Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship. 4

September 4

Deadline 15: European Commission Delegation Internship Programs. 4

Deadline 15: Autism Victoria Award for Excellence. 5

Deadline 24: Award for Excellence in Human Research Protection. 5

Multiple deadlines. 6

Manchester NJ. Township School District Scholarships Page. 6

Deadline April 16th through July 9th: Abraham Lincoln Fellowship. 6

UIC Graduate College Fellowships. 6

Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities. 6

UIC Announce. 6

Mobility International 7

The Washington Center Public Service Internship. 7

The American Association of People with Disabilities. 7

Internship Programs for ABILITY Magazine and ABILITY Awareness. 8

Technology for Social Justice Awards and Funding Page. 8

The World Ability Federation Scholarship Page. 9

BrokeScholar, the home of 650,000 scholarship award listings. 9

Scholarship Search. 9

Fastweb Free Scholarship Search - Click Here Database of over 1.3 million scholarships. You will receive updates by E-mail. Recommended by more than 3,000 colleges and 14,000 high schools. 9

College Scholarship.com.. 9

Mach 25. 10

Scholarships, Grants and other Financial Aid: Minority Scholarship Information. 10

Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships. 10

American Association of University Women. 10

American Fellowships. 11

Career Development Grants. 11

Community Action Grants. 11

International Fellowships. 11

Selected Professions Fellowships. 11

University Scholar-in-Residence. 12

Deadlines not clear 12

SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants. 12

General Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. 13

The ELA Scholarship. 13

Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program.. 13

Joyce Walsh Junior Scholarship for the Handicapped. 13

Panasonic Young Soloists Award. 13

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program.. 14

Louise Nacca Memorial Trust 14

Central Intelligence Agency: Undergraduate Program.. 14

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. 15

Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities. 15

Anne Ford Scholarship. 15

P. Buckley Moss Society Harbison Award. 15

Landscape Architecture Foundation. 15

Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities. 16

Venture Student Aid Award. 16

National Amputation Foundation Scholarships. 16

Scholarships for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. 17

Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students. 17

Recording for the Blind/Learning through Listening. 17

Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship. 17

NFB Humanities Scholarship. 17

R.L. Gillette Scholarship. 18

Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships. 18

Floyd Qualls Memorial Scholarships. 18

National Federation of the Blind: Computer Science. 19

National Federation of the Blind: Rickard. 19

Scholarships for Students who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired. 19

Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students. 19

Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship Award. 19

Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf. 20

Sertoma Scholarship for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student 20

National Association of the Deaf: Stokoe. 20

EAR Foundation: Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program.. 21

Scholarships for Students with Psychological Disabilities. 21

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship. 21

Scholarships for Students with Health Related Disabilities. 22

Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarship Program.. 22

Bill McAdam Scholarship Fund. 22

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Scholarship. 22

Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship. 22

Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship. 23

Hemophilia Resources of America. 23

Immune Deficiency Foundation Scholarship. 23

Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship. 24

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award. 24

UT Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. 24

(ESA-NOSEK) Margaret Nosek Scholarship. 24

Carole L. Patterson Scholarship (for UT students only) 25


2007

May

Deadline 15: European Commission Delegation Internship Programs

For more information: http://www.eurunion.org:80/delegati/ppd/interns.htm

INTERNSHIPS

The Delegation of the European Commission offers a variety of internship positions at its office in Washington, DC. The New York Delegation, too, offers internship positions. Please contact that Delegation directly for more information on opportunities there.

Internships are intended to provide college and university students and recent graduates with the opportunity to acquire considerable knowledge of the European Union, its institutions, activities, laws, statistics and relations with the US. Internship applicants may be of any nationality.

Internships at the Washington Delegation are offered exclusively on a VOLUNTEER (unpaid) basis. Students enrolled in programs providing academic credit are welcome. A working knowledge of FRENCH is useful, but not essential. Preference is given to candidates available on a FULL TIME basis, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Internships are offered three times a year in keeping with the "semester calendar" from: September through December (Fall semester); January through May (Spring semester); June through August (Summer session).

Internship Application Deadlines are as follows:
Fall Semester: May 15
Spring Semester: September 15
Summer Session: February 15


Deadline 15: International Dyslexia Association Looking for Heroes - Call for It Takes a Village of Readers Award Nominees

http://www.readibida.org/2007_IATV.pdf
Eligibility
• Public and private schools are eligible for this award to honor work done by professionals in a school setting to support students with dyslexia.
• Private providers are not eligible.
• Nominations are accepted from any individual with knowledge about a school that is doing good things for students with dyslexia (parent, school board member, school district administrator).
• Self-nominations are also acceptable.
It Takes a Village Award winners are eligible for nomination five years after winning.

June

Deadline 1: Mattie Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship

The Johnson & Johnson/Rosalynn Carter Institute Caregivers Program
promotes caring competence in caregiving. In 2005, the Mattie J. T.
Stepanek Intergenerational Caregiving Scholarship was initiated to
assist students, volunteers, family and professional caregivers of any
age and at any level who are interested in pursuing a caregiving career
or wanting to receive additional training for their current caregiving
situation. Four $2,000 scholarships are awarded annually. Go to:
http://www.rosalynncarter.org/about/stepanek.htmlfor the 2007
application form.  Deadline for application is June 1, 2007.

September

Deadline 15: European Commission Delegation Internship Programs

For more information: http://www.eurunion.org:80/delegati/ppd/interns.htm

INTERNSHIPS

The Delegation of the European Commission offers a variety of internship positions at its office in Washington, DC. The New York Delegation, too, offers internship positions. Please contact that Delegation directly for more information on opportunities there.

Internships are intended to provide college and university students and recent graduates with the opportunity to acquire considerable knowledge of the European Union, its institutions, activities, laws, statistics and relations with the US. Internship applicants may be of any nationality.

Internships at the Washington Delegation are offered exclusively on a VOLUNTEER (unpaid) basis. Students enrolled in programs providing academic credit are welcome. A working knowledge of FRENCH is useful, but not essential. Preference is given to candidates available on a FULL TIME basis, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Internships are offered three times a year in keeping with the "semester calendar" from: September through December (Fall semester); January through May (Spring semester); June through August (Summer session).

Internship Application Deadlines are as follows:
Fall Semester: May 15
Spring Semester: September 15
Summer Session: February 15



Deadline 15: Autism Victoria Award for Excellence

http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/about/documents/AutismVictoriaAwardforExcellenceNomination.pdf
In Recognition of service in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder
To families and individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder:
􀂃 Has someone made a real difference to your family or a family that you know?
􀂃 Would you like to acknowledge this publicly?
…Then consider nominating them for an Autism Victoria Award for Excellence.

To professionals and others working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders:
􀂃 Has someone inspired you with their expertise and dedication?
􀂃 Do you know someone working in this area that you feel should be publicly acknowledged for their contributions?
…Then consider nominating them for an Autism Victoria Award for Excellence.

Deadline 24: Award for Excellence in Human Research Protection

Deadline: September 24, 2007
http://www.charityadvantage.com/iaswr/images/42607AExcellenceHRP.doc
Any institution or investigator who conducts  research involving human beings, including  medical and social science research, or who  contributes to human research protection, is  eligible to apply for an Award; self-nomination  is acceptable. There is no fee for applying for  an Award. Health Improvement Institute  (Institute) launched the Award for Excellence in
Human Research Protection in 2002 to encourage  and to recognize excellence and innovation in  human research protection. The Office for Human  Research Protections of the Department of Health  and Human Services was the founding sponsor of  the Awards program. Institutions and individuals  are eligible to apply for an Award. Awards are  given for demonstrated excellence in promoting  the well-being of people who participate in  research. The Institute has established 3 annual
Awards, and announces the year's Award recipients in December of each year:
•         Best practice that has demonstrated benefit — given to a research institution, unit (for example, Institutional Review Board), or individual
•         Innovation established through research or other report published in the last 5 years — given to an individual (or team) who produced a significant contribution to advancing human research protection
•         Life-time achievement — given to an individual (in academe, industry, or government).
Individuals or institutions may apply for one or more Awards in any number of categories.  Applications must be received at Health Improvement Institute on or before --
Jihye Jeon
Student, Graduate Assistant
Ph.D. Program in Disability Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago (MC 626)
1640 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL  60608  U.S.A.
(312) 493-7792

Multiple deadlines

Manchester NJ. Township School District Scholarships Page

http://www.manchestertwp.org/scholarship_list.htm
Manchester is a Pre-K-12 school district with approximately 3,200 students attending five schools in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey.

Deadline April 16th through July 9th: Abraham Lincoln Fellowship

http://grad.uic.edu/cms/?pid=1000092
Rules and Procedures for AY 2006-2007
The goal of the Abraham Lincoln Fellowship program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is to increase the excellence and diversity of the graduate student body. Its aim is to attract applicants who have overcome economic and educational obstacles to achieve academic success. Like President Lincoln himself, who by his words and actions forged the framework for America's pursuit of freedom, equality and justice, the fellowship's goal is to provide opportunities for students that reflect the words and vision expressed by Lincoln.


UIC Graduate College Fellowships

http://grad.uic.edu/cms/?pid=1000082


Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml
On this page, you'll find information about scholarships and fellowships for students with disabilities. Be sure to browse the rest of the site also, since some of the more general listings and scholarship databases may contain information relevant to students with disabilities.


UIC Announce

http://tigger.uic.edu/announce/index.cgi/bytype
Look for announcements that start with ‘’ Scholarship/Grant’’


Mobility International

Mobility International USA regularly has internship opportunities for persons with disabilities. Empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. Read more online: http://www.miusa.org/.


The Washington Center Public Service Internship

The Washington Center Public Service Internship Program for Students with Disabilities. Now in its 30th year, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is an educational nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the U.S. and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The largest such program, TWC has over 33,000 alumni, many of whom are leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.

The Washington Center provides diverse, highly motivated interns to thousands of organizations in government, business and the non-profit sector. They contribute significantly to their placements and often prove to be of longer-term interest as prospective employees.

More broadly, The Washington Center maintains a vital role in service to society as a whole, developing the workforce of the future and encouraging all of its participants to be informed, public-spirited and civically engaged. For this reason, The Washington Center has support from a growing array of states, federal agencies, corporations, foundations, and private donors.

Whether you are a prospective student, represent a college or university or a potential placement site, or are interested in providing financial support, you will find most of the information you need in one of the sections of this site. For further information, please feel free to call The Washington Center toll-free at 1-800-486-8921 (locally 202-336-7600) or email us at info@twc.edu
 Read more online: http://www.twc.edu/.


The American Association of People with Disabilities

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) web site lists summer internship opportunities for college students with disabilities.
The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Read more online: http://www.aapd.com/.


Internship Programs for ABILITY Magazine and ABILITY Awareness

(ABILITY House - a partnership with Habitat for Humanity)
http://www.abilitymagazine.com/Internship.html
ABILITY Magazine (AM) and ABILITY Awareness (AA) both offer unique and diverse opportunities for undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/professional students who are interested in health, disability and human potential issues. The internship program has special appeal for those who wish to combine academic study with practical application and experience.
Internships are offered throughout the year to undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/professional students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and who have course work, professional or personal experience, and career interests related to disability issues. AM and AA welcomes students from colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.

Graduate Assistantship Program
AM and AA Graduate Assistantship Program offers a limited number of stipends to graduate and professional students who have completed at least one year of graduate study. The stipend is $1,500 for a 12-week, min 20-hour-per-week term.

Application Procedures
Many students receive academic credit for their internships through their university or college. Those who wish to receive academic credit should indicate so on the application and provide an internship supervisor's name and address. The necessary forms from the academic institution must be submitted upon acceptance to the program.

AM and AA are dedicated to ensuring a relationship of mutual benefit with its interns. We welcome your e mailsand any further questions you may have.
nonprofit@abilitymagazine.com

Technology for Social Justice Awards and Funding Page

Infoxchange Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing a quality up-to-date information service to the Australian community sector. Any suggestions regarding additional information or improvements in presentation are most welcome.
http://www.disabilitynews.infoxchange.net.au


The World Ability Federation Scholarship Page

The mission of the "Ability Through Education Scholarship Program" is to place the best students into the best universities to study disciplines that directly benefit people who have a disability...and then to leverage what they learn in the workplace.

BrokeScholar, the home of 650,000 scholarship award listings

Our members can use our free service to apply for billions of scholarship and grant dollars. Tell us about yourself and what you're into, and we'll match your profile to scholarships that apply specifically to you. After you check out your scholarship results, use our tools to stay organized and make the application process easier.
http://scholarships.brokescholar.com/


Scholarship Search

We created this online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Complete the brief questionnaire and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from our database of more than 2,300sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid!
Keep in mind that the more personal information you enter, the better the odds that Scholarship Search will be able to match you to financial aid sources. So don't be shy and be sure to complete all the sections of the questionnaire.
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
 

Fastweb Free Scholarship Search - Click Here
Database of over 1.3 million scholarships.
You will receive updates by E-mail.
Recommended by more than 3,000 colleges and 14,000 high schools.

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
 

College Scholarship.com

http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships_apply.html
There is no fee to apply to any of the scholarship examples listed on our website, but you must contact them directly.
AND
We can match YOU to one of the largest scholarship databases and build you a customized scholarship package .
 When you order your personalized scholarship service you will receive
 

Mach 25

The Mach25 database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion. Keyword Search gives you a quick way to narrow down to a particular scholarship or group of scholarships. Want to see awards related to 'soccer'? Enter your keyword here, press search, and whammo--you've found 'em!
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
 

Scholarships, Grants and other Financial Aid: Minority Scholarship Information

http://www.ernest.roberts.net/earSCHOLAR.html


Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships

http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho
"The world's academic community has learned to appreciate Rotary ideals through the superb quality of Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars."
— Martin Limbird, Director, International Advancement, Ball State University
The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 nearly 37,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from some 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.



American Association of University Women


One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

Applications for the 2006-2007 academic year are now online. Please refer to each program for application details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.


American Fellowships

Support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. One-year postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants are offered. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm


Career Development Grants

Support women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm


Community Action Grants

Provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm


International Fellowships

Are awarded for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Supplemental grants support community-based projects in the fellow's home country. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm


Selected Professions Fellowships

Are awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study (during the fellowship year) in designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm


University Scholar-in-Residence

Located at a college or university, undertakes and disseminates research on gender and equity for women and girls. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/university_scholar.cfm

To order multiple copies of the AAUW Educational Foundation fellowships brochure that includes these general descriptions for each fellowship program listed above, e-mail aauw@act.orgcall 319/337-1716 ext. 60; or write to the customer service center at

AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW Educational Foundation office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information.


Deadlines not clear

SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

National Science Foundation

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06605/nsf06605.txt

Full Proposal Deadline(s): Variable by discipline

Estimated Number of Awards: 200–300

The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES), and Division of  Science Resources Statistics  (SRS) award grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university.   Additionally, these grants allow doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible. Proposals are judged on the basis of their scientific merit, including the theoretical importance of the research question and the appropriateness of the proposed data and methodology to be used in addressing the question.


General Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

The ELA Scholarship

Provides financial assistance to women with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a graduate program in a college or university in the United States.
626-398-8840
executivedirector@ela.org
www.ela.org


Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program

Scholarships awarded to students with disabilities and have a permanent residence in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Students should have a career interest in finance, business or computer systems. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
PO Box 1465, Taylors, SC 29687
864-268-3363

Foundation for Exceptional Children
Stanley E. Jackson Award for Gifted/Talented Students with a Disability Scholarship money available to freshmen with a disability.
1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704
http://yesican.cec.sped.org/scholarship/index.html


Joyce Walsh Junior Scholarship for the Handicapped

Awarded to disabled instrumentalists or vocalist members of NFMC who are U.S citizens ages 12-18.
National Federation of Music Clubs
1336 North Delaware St
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2481
317-638-4003


Panasonic Young Soloists Award

Awarded to vocalists or instrumentalists under age 25 who are permanently disabled and interested in studying music.
Very Special Arts
Attn: Education Office
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C. 20566
202-628-2800
TDD: 202-737-0645


Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program

The Horatio Alger Association provides financial assistance to students in the United States who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.  Restricted to U.S. citizens. Application Requirements include application, essay, references, and transcript.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
association@horatioalger.com
http://www.horatioalger.com


Louise Nacca Memorial Trust

One-time award available to student who has a visual, hearing or physical impairment. May be used at any post-secondary institution. Must be a U.S.  citizen. Must demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be enrolled full or part-time at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university. Applicant must be hearing impaired, physically disabled, or visually impaired. Restricted to U.S. citizens.
Contact: Louise C. Nacca Memorial for Educational Aid for the Handicapped
Trust c/o First Union National Bank
190 River Road NJ3132
Summit, NJ 07901
908-598-3582
Fax: 908-598-3583


Central Intelligence Agency: Undergraduate Program

”CIA Summer Internship Program” Summer employment for seniors who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, and are going to be offered employment with the Central Intelligence Agency after graduation. Open to undergraduate students, particularly minorities and people with disabilities, who have completed one or two years of college-level academic study. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Must be over 18 years of age at time of application. Send cover letter with a resume and an unofficial copy of transcripts.
Personnel Representative
PO Box 12727
Arlington, VA 22209-8727


Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

As a result of an endowment fund established by the late Rick Dudley, a
Maryland advocate with a disability, the Salisbury (Maryland) University
Foundation has established a scholarship for graduate students with
disabilities to attend this Eastern Shore school. For information about
other scholarships for students with disabilities, visit the
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
HEATH web site.



Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities


Anne Ford Scholarship

A $10,000 award given to a high school senior of high merit with an identified learning disability who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. The ideal candidate is a person who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability and who, through perseverance and academic endeavor, has created a life of purpose and achievement. Visit website for deadline information. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a four-year institution or university, and be learning disabled. Restricted to U.S.  citizens.
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
381 Park Avenue South
Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
212-545-7510 Ext. 224
Fax: 212-545-9665
afscholarship@ncld.org
http://www.ld.org


P. Buckley Moss Society Harbison Award

Scholarships available for high school seniors with learning disabilities for higher education.
601 Shenandoah Village Drive, Suite 1C
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540-943-5678


Landscape Architecture Foundation

13 scholarships and internship programs to study landscape architecture at any accredited university. The scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate landscape architecture students. Some awards are only open to women, minorities, or students with disabilities. Please contact the web site for scholarship information or call, if you cannot access the web or download the information.
American Society of Landscape Architects
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
202-898-2444
Fax: 202-898-1185
http://www.asla.org



Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities


Venture Student Aid Award

 For a Physically Disabled Student Cash awards for further education for physically disabled students ages 15 to 40. Award is based on financial need and student’s ability to benefit from further education. Amount of award is set by board each year. Apply to local chapter or send self-addressed stamped envelope for more information. Award is limited to boundaries of Venture organization: U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan and Korea.
Venture Clubs of the Americas
2 Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1883
215-557-9300
Fax: 215-568-5200


National Amputation Foundation Scholarships

Renewable award for students who have a major limb amputation. Must attend a U.S. college and must have a letter from the college indicating full time attendance at the college. Submit letter from doctor confirming amputation. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application.  National Amputation Foundation, Inc.
38-40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565
516-887-3600
Fax: 516-887-3667



Scholarships for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired


Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students

Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas.
Must be a resident of Texas. See more information on
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/tuition_blind.phpSSD’s Tuition Exemption page for Blind students.


Recording for the Blind/Learning through Listening

This program provides three scholarships for high school seniors who are learning disabled. The award is based on academic achievement, leadership, enterprise, and service to others. Financial need is not a factor.
Blind/Learning through Listening
20 Rozelle Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
1-609-452-0606


Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to legally blind women who are U.S citizens to study religious or classical music in college.
American Foundation for the Blind
Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
212-502-7600


NFB Humanities Scholarship

For students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master’s, Doctoral) studying Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Applicant must be legally blind and pursuing a full-time course of study. Selection is based upon academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need.

NFMC Music for the Blind Composition Awards
National Federation of Music Clubs
1336 North Delaware St
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2481
317-638-4003


R.L. Gillette Scholarship

Awarded to College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior studying Literature or Music. Applicant must be a woman who is legally blind and is a U.S. citizen. Selection is based upon transcript, three recommendations, and personal statement.
United States Association for Blind Athletes
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-630-0422 Ext. 13
Fax: 719-630-0616
mlucas@usaba.org
 
http://www.usaba.org


Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships

Scholarship is awarded annually to a college student who is blind and visually impaired. All applicants must be current members of USABA.  Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university. Applicant must be visually impaired.  Restricted to U.S. citizens.

United States Association for Blind Athletes
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-630-0422 Ext. 13
Fax: 719-630-0616
mlucas@usaba.org
 
http://www.usaba.org


Floyd Qualls Memorial Scholarships

Award available to undergraduate, graduate, vocational or technical students who are legally blind in both eyes. Submit certificate of legal blindness and proof of acceptance at an accredited post-secondary institution.
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
202-467-5081
Fax: 202-467-5085
info@acb.org
http://www.acb.org


National Federation of the Blind: Computer Science

”Computer Science Scholarship” The scholarship is awarded to legally blind people pursuing postsecondary education. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Unsuccessful applicants are urged to reapply.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(515) 236-3366
http://www.nfb.org


National Federation of the Blind: Rickard

”Howard Brown Rickard Scholarship” The scholarship is open to legally blind people pursuing postsecondary education in the areas of Law, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, or Natural Science. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Unsuccessful applicants are urged to reapply.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112-1653
641-236-3369
http://www.nfb.org



Scholarships for Students who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired


Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students

Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas.
Must be a resident of Texas. See more information on
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/tuition_hearing.phpSSD’s Tuition
Exemption page for Deaf students.


Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship Award

Several scholarships for applicants who were born with profound or severe hearing loss (of at least 60dB) or have experienced such a loss before acquiring language. Must use speech or speech reading to communicate. Must be attending or have been admitted to a college or university that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing.
Financial Aid Coordinator
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington, DC 20007-2778
http://www.agbell.org


Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf

This is a special fund established by TPA in order to assist children and others with hearing loss or difficulty. Scholarship applicants need not be members of TPA to apply for assistance. All who need assistance can be eligible to receive help from TPA based on financial need. Restricted to U.S. citizens.
Travelers Protective Association of America
3755 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108-3476
314-371-0533
Fax: 314-371-0537
bschulte@tpahq.org
http://www.tpahq.org


Sertoma Scholarship for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student

Twenty $1000 scholarships for hearing-impaired students or those with communicative disorders. Available for citizens of the U.S. and Canada.  Minimum 3.2 GPA required.
Sertoma Scholarship for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students
1912 East Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-333-8300
Fax: 816-333-4320
infosertoma@sertoma.org
http://www.sertoma.org


National Association of the Deaf: Stokoe

”William C. Stokoe Scholarship” - This scholarship is open to part-time or full-time graduate students who are deaf, studying a field related to sign language or the deaf community, who are committed to graduate studies in a field related to sign language or the deaf community. Must be a graduate student developing a special project on these topics.
Stokoe Scholarship Liaison
National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500
(301) 587-1788
TTY: (301) 587-1789
Fax: (301) 587-1791
nadinfo@nad.org
http://www.nad.org


EAR Foundation: Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program

Awarded to high school seniors with severe to profound deafness who are mainstreamed into society in any field of study.
The EAR Foundation
1817 Patterson Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Phone Toll Free (voice/TDD): 1-800-545-HEAR
Phone (voice/TDD): 615-329-7807
Fax: 615-329-7935
http://www.earfoundation.org



Scholarships for Students with Psychological Disabilities


Lilly Reintegration Scholarship

Scholarships available to students diagnosed with schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, or a schizoaffective disorder. Must be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up. Must also be U.S. citizen and actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegration efforts.
Lilly Reintegration Programs
PMB 1167, 734 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610
800-809-8202
Fax: 312-664-5454
lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
http://www.reintegration.com



Scholarships for Students with Health Related Disabilities


Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarship Program

One-time award to high school seniors with asthma who are furthering their education in a post-secondary school. Must demonstrate academic excellence. Must be a United States citizen.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
611 East Wells
Milwaukee, WI 55202
414-272-6071
Fax: 414-272-6070
http://www.aaaai.org


Bill McAdam Scholarship Fund

Awarded to persons with hemophilia, von Willebrands, and other related hereditary bleeding disorders, their partners, spouses, parents, children, siblings, or other significant family members.
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
22226 Doxtator
Dearborn, MI 48128
Phone: 313-563-0515
mcmcadam@comcast.net


Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Scholarship

Awards for young adults with cystic fibrosis to be used to further their education after high school. Awards may be used for tuition, books and fees.
Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation
2814 Grant Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-0127
Fax: 847-328-0127
mkbcfsf@aol.com


Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship

Awarded to a person with a bleeding disorder (their sibling or child) to attend any accredited college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Kelley Communications
21 Sawmill Way
Georgetown, MA 01833
978-352-7657
Fax: 978-352-6254
info@kelleycom.com
http://www.kelleycom.com


Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship

 Fund One-time award open to full-time students with hemophilia or another bleeding disorder. Scholarship may be used at any accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school. Selection based on academic achievement in relation to tested ability, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need.
Hemophilia Health Services
6820 Charlotte Pike
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37209-4234
615-850-5175
Fax: 615-352-2588
http://www.hemophiliahealth.com


Hemophilia Resources of America

One-time award for persons with hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease. Sons and daughters of those afflicted are also eligible.
Hemophilia Resources of America
45 Route 46 East, Suite 609, Box 2011
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Phone: 973-276-4944
http://www.hrahemo.com


Immune Deficiency Foundation Scholarship

One-time award available to individuals diagnosed with a primary immune deficiency disease. Must submit medical verification of diagnosis.  Available for study at the undergraduate level at any post-secondary institution. Must be U.S. citizen.
Immune Deficiency Foundation
40 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
800-296-4433
Fax: 410-321-9165
tb@primaryimmune.org
http://www.primaryimmune.org


Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship

To support the financial needs of college students who are battling or have overcome cancer who display financial needs. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
PMB #505, 4725 Dorsey Hall Drive
Suite A
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-964-0202
Fax: 410-964-0402
info@ulmanfund.org
http://www.ulmanfund.org


Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award

Award for students with epilepsy who excel academically and in extracurricular activities. Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or be a college senior entering first year of graduate school. Must be under the care of a physician for epilepsy to qualify. Pfizer, Division of Warner-Lambert Company
Intra Med Educational Group
230 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 800-292-7373
http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com



UT Scholarships for Students with Disabilities


(ESA-NOSEK) Margaret Nosek Scholarship

For students who will be at the senior, master, or doctoral level in the  next academic year. They must certify that they have a disability that causes a significant functional limitation in one or more major life  activities. Applicants must provide evidence of ambition to pursue a  career in research in any academic area. Preference will be given to  traditionally underrepresented groups. Applicants must send a description  of current research and anticipated outcomes to The Texas Exes, Director  of Scholarships, P.O. Box 7278, Austin, TX 78713; or e-mail to   moore@alumni.utexas.edu . Specific  financial needs relating to this research should be included.


Carole L. Patterson Scholarship (for UT students only)

For a student with either a vision, hearing or mobility disability.  Applications are available through Student Financial Services and Services for Students with Disabilities. Deadline for application is Feburary 1.  Minimum GPA is 2.5. This variable amount scholarship is renewable for an additional year, if approved. Contact SSD 512-471-6259 for additional information if needed.

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